Very Good
#1913 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Durham Intermediate
Middle School · Durham Unified · Durham, CA
A Durham Unified middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 310, Durham, CA 95938
- Math 44% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Durham Intermediate score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Durham Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average486/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,229
Median home value
$532,000
Median rent
$1,228/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Butte CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 898 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Durham Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Durham Intermediate is listed in Durham Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Durham Intermediate
Durham Intermediate is a public middle school in Durham, CA, part of Durham Unified, serving approximately 224 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,913 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Durham Intermediate
What grades does Durham Intermediate serve?
Durham Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Durham Intermediate?
Durham Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durham Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Durham Intermediate is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Durham Intermediate rank in CA?
Durham Intermediate ranks #1,913 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Durham Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Durham Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Durham Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Durham Intermediate has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Durham Intermediate a charter school?
No, Durham Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Durham Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Durham Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Durham Intermediate?
36.6% of students at Durham Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (530) 895-4690
- Area population (ZIP 95938)
- 4,327
- Area median age
- 46.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95938; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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