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Neal Middle

Durham, NC

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8 · Magnet
neal.dpsnc.net201 Baptist Road, Durham, NC 27704(919) 560-3955
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

D grade for 2024–25, score 42.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
GradeFDD
School performance score384442
School achievement score29.333.634.2
Reading and math28.4%34.5%34.8%
English learner progressBelow 5%Below 5%16.1%
Science, grades 5 and 857%53.5%47.3%
Math, grades 3–821.4%31.2%34.8%
Reading, grades 3–835.4%37.8%34.7%
School growth score7484.672.9
Growth statusMetMetMet
Math performance gradeFDD
Math performance score314244
Math growth score70.78381.2
Math growth statusMetMetMet
Reading performance gradeDDD
Reading performance score454841
Reading growth score82.287.165.5
Reading growth statusMetExceededNotMet

The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.

Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

12.839 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students21.87919.38012.839

Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.

Discipline
State and federal reports

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

128.39 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students305.02267.44128.39

Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.

Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall814769
Suspended out of school21.3% · 17318.7% · 144
Suspended in school13.1% · 1072.6% · 20
Expelled2.1% · 170.4% · 3
School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

770 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino51.0%
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White4.0%
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Black or African American39.7%
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Asian1.2%
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Two or More Races3.6%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.4%
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Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

Neal Middle School describes its approach as creating a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment that supports students’ well-being while helping them build skills for life and learning. Its philosophy emphasizes empowering all students to embrace learning, do their personal best, and grow emotionally, socially, and physically in a welcoming and supportive school community.

School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
Calendar
Traditional
Title I
Y
Public school directory

NCES ID 370126000544

District
Durham Public Schools
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
770 students
Teachers (FTE)
57

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