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#1079 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 41% in state
The Institute Development Young Leaders
Elementary School · The Institute for the Development of You · Durham, NC
A The Institute for the Development of You charter elementary school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4300 S. Miami Blvd., Durham, NC 27703
- Math 52% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Institute Development Young Leaders score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 24 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* 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 NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Institute Development Young Leaders 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$86,953
Median home value
$340,500
Median rent
$1,469/mo
College educated
45.1%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
The Institute for the Development of You
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,264NCES 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.
The Institute Development Young Leaders is listed in The Institute for the Development of You; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Institute Development Young Leaders
The Institute Development Young Leaders is a public elementary school in Durham, NC, part of The Institute for the Development of You, serving approximately 412 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,079 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Institute Development Young Leaders
What grades does The Institute Development Young Leaders serve?
The Institute Development Young Leaders serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Institute Development Young Leaders?
The Institute Development Young Leaders has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Institute Development Young Leaders?
The student-teacher ratio at The Institute Development Young Leaders is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Institute Development Young Leaders rank in NC?
The Institute Development Young Leaders ranks #1,079 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is The Institute Development Young Leaders's MySchoolScout rating?
The Institute Development Young Leaders has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 The Institute Development Young Leaders?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Institute Development Young Leaders has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is The Institute Development Young Leaders a charter school?
Yes, The Institute Development Young Leaders is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Institute Development Young Leaders a Title I school?
No, The Institute Development Young Leaders is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (919) 308-9731
- Area population (ZIP 27703)
- 62,994
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 27703; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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