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Sherwood Githens Middle

Durham, NC

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
githens.dpsnc.net4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707(919) 560-3966
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

C grade for 2024–25, score 58.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
GradeCCC
School performance score635958
School achievement score53.349.250.8
Reading and math54.8%51.6%54.5%
English learner progress14.1%9.1%19.1%
Science, grades 5 and 872.3%63.3%53.1%
Math, grades 3–854.1%52.2%54%
Reading, grades 3–855.5%50.9%55%
School growth score10096.785.3
Growth statusExceededExceededExceeded
Math performance gradeCCC
Math performance score636161
Math growth score10096.588.8
Math growth statusExceededExceededExceeded
Reading performance gradeCCC
Reading performance score635961
Reading growth score94.192.484.4
Reading growth statusExceededExceededMet

The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.

Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students25.06618.2264.603

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

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

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students94.99110.57169.16

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 fall826811
Suspended out of school8.5% · 708.4% · 68
Suspended in school9.8% · 8113.4% · 109
Expelled1.0% · 80.0% · 0
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

811 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino34.6%
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White27.4%
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Black or African American25.8%
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Asian3.9%
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Two or More Races8.1%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

Sherwood Githens Middle describes its approach as developing “future ready scholars” by challenging and supporting each student to reach their full potential. The school emphasizes active learning every day, supported by a variety of academic programs and strong community partnerships, suggesting a student-centered, engaging, and skills-focused philosophy.

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

NCES ID 370126000549

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

Sources