Excellent
#117 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 4% in state
Morehead Montessori
Elementary School · Durham Public Schools · Durham, NC
A Durham Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
909 Cobb Street, Durham, NC 27707
- Math 69% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morehead Montessori score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Morehead Montessori 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- 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
$72,432
Median home value
$371,500
Median rent
$1,364/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
47.2%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–10 | 0.5 mi | 777 | Compare → |
| Immaculata Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| C C Spaulding ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Empowered Minds AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Durham Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #8 of 54
- District spending per student
- $15,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morehead Montessori is listed in Durham Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morehead Montessori
Morehead Montessori is a public elementary school in Durham, NC, part of Durham Public Schools, serving approximately 226 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morehead Montessori
What grades does Morehead Montessori serve?
Morehead Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Morehead Montessori?
Morehead Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morehead Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Morehead Montessori is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morehead Montessori rank in NC?
Morehead Montessori ranks #117 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Morehead Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Morehead Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Morehead Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morehead Montessori has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Morehead Montessori a charter school?
No, Morehead Montessori is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morehead Montessori a Title I school?
No, Morehead Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morehead Montessori?
35.8% of students at Morehead Montessori 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (919) 560-3954
- Area population (ZIP 27707)
- 50,865
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 27707; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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