Very Good
#461 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 17% in state
Global Scholars Academy
Elementary School · Global Scholars Academy · Durham, NC
A charter elementary school in Durham, NC where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
311 Dowd St, Durham, NC 27701
- Math 44% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Global Scholars Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Global Scholars Academy 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,852
Median home value
$457,600
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
29.3%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empowered Minds AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Central Park School for ChildrenCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Eastway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Kipp Durham College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 365 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Global Scholars Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Global Scholars Academy is listed in Global Scholars Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Global Scholars Academy
Global Scholars Academy is a public elementary school in Durham, NC, part of Global Scholars Academy, serving approximately 202 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Global Scholars Academy
What grades does Global Scholars Academy serve?
Global Scholars Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Global Scholars Academy?
Global Scholars Academy has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Scholars Academy is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Global Scholars Academy rank in NC?
Global Scholars Academy ranks #461 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Global Scholars Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Global Scholars Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Global Scholars Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Scholars Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Global Scholars Academy a charter school?
Yes, Global Scholars Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Global Scholars Academy a Title I school?
No, Global Scholars Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Scholars Academy?
98.0% of students at Global Scholars Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (919) 682-5903
- Area population (ZIP 27701)
- 24,881
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 27701; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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