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George Watts Elementary

Durham, NC

PublicElementary · Grades Pre-K–5 · Magnet
watts.dpsnc.net700 Watts Street, Durham, NC 27701(919) 560-3947
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

B grade for 2024–25, score 70.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
GradeBBB
School performance score767370
School achievement score71.670.667.2
Reading and math70.8%68.5%66.3%
Science, grades 5 and 876.1%83%72.3%
Math, grades 3–872%70.3%65.9%
Reading, grades 3–869.7%66.7%66.7%
School growth score91.283.580
Growth statusExceededMetMet
Math performance gradeBBC
Math performance score757368
Math growth score88.284.575.6
Math growth statusExceededMetMet
Reading performance gradeBCB
Reading performance score736970
Reading growth score8877.981.4
Reading growth statusExceededMetMet

The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.

Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students0.0003.7452.833

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

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

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students22.0618.735.67

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 fall281268
Suspended out of school0.4% · 10.4% · 1
Suspended in school0.4% · 10.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

309 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino17.8%
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White59.9%
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Black or African American12.3%
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Asian1.6%
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Two or More Races8.1%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

George Watts Montessori Elementary describes a Montessori approach centered on meeting each child where they are and individualizing instruction using auditory, visual, and tactile learning experiences. The school emphasizes mixed-age classrooms, deep engagement with materials, and the Montessori values of peace, independence, grace, courtesy, and whole-child development across academic, social, and emotional growth. (welcome.dpsnc.net)

Courses and Activities

Updated 7mo ago

AP Courses1

Advanced Academics

Languages1

Spanish

Arts2

Art, Music

Sports1

Ultimate Frisbee (Coed)

Clubs and Activities8

Warblers, Rainbow Club, Mural Club, EBOB,

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

NCES ID 370126000538

District
Durham Public Schools
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
309 students
Teachers (FTE)
26.4

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