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Kestrel Heights School

Durham, NC

School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

D grade for 2024–25, score 53.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
GradeDCD
School performance score465853
School achievement score39.952.147.4
Reading and math39.4%49%46.6%
Science, grades 5 and 842.9%70.6%52%
Math, grades 3–834.9%44%44.1%
Reading, grades 3–844%54%49.1%
School growth score69.28376.4
Growth statusNotMetMetMet
Math performance gradeDDD
Math performance score425152
Math growth score68.580.785.2
Math growth statusNotMetMetExceeded
Reading performance gradeDCD
Reading performance score516053
Reading growth score8184.267.7
Reading growth statusMetMetNotMet

The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.

Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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

Rate denominator: Student population estimate.

Discipline
State and federal reports

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students207.73182.23154.59

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 fall435441
Suspended out of school10.6% · 4610.2% · 45
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

440 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino20.9%
x
White8.2%
x
Black or African American57.3%
x
Asian5.9%
x
Two or More Races7.7%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

Kestrel Heights describes its teaching approach as a small, inclusive, high-expectations model focused on developing the whole child academically, creatively, and as a leader. Instruction is built around a research-based K-8 curriculum, uses small-group guided reading and math to target individual needs, and incorporates blended learning and brain-science-informed practices to personalize learning and support student achievement and well-being.

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

NCES ID 370005502376

District
Kestrel Heights School
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
Yes
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
440 students
Teachers (FTE)
30.1

Sources