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James E Shepard Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8Virtual
2401 Dakota Street, Durham, NC 27707 · (919) 560-3938 · Part of Durham Public Schools
Students
423
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about James E Shepard Middle
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 28 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency14%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts31%
State average 47.2%
Location
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2401 Dakota Street, Durham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6137
Grade 7144
Grade 8142
Enrollment over time
437’20
409’21
381’22
400’23
423’24
Down 3.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 62%Hispanic 30%Two or more races 4%White 2%Asian 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.