Lakewood Montessori Middle School vs. Durham School Of The Arts
Should you attend Lakewood Montessori Middle School or Durham School Of The Arts? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lakewood Montessori Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Durham School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 309 students in grades 6-8, Lakewood Montessori Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,764 students in grades 6-12, Durham School Of The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
309 students
1,764 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
100 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#311 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
71%
Graduation Rate
n/a
96%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
106
217
Grade 7 Students
103
235
Grade 8 Students
100
242
Grade 9 Students
-
347
Grade 10 Students
-
304
Grade 11 Students
-
233
Grade 12 Students
-
186
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
19%
31%
% Black
16%
25%
% White
58%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%