Middle Schools in Durham Unified

Durham Unified School District features one middle school, Durham Intermediate, serving about 233 students in grades 6 through 8 in a district where nearly 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Durham Intermediate consistently performs well, earning a 4-star rating for three straight years and ranking in the top quarter of all California middle schools. The school's strength is particularly clear in English and Math, where student proficiency exceeds both the Durham Unified district and state averages. Notably, the 7th grade class excels, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state.

An interesting pattern is a noticeable drop in test scores in 8th grade, which is an area the school may want to address. Despite having a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the district average, the school maintains strong academic results, suggesting effective support for students. While science scores are solid, they are slightly below the district average, indicating a potential focus for improvement. Overall, Durham Intermediate is a consistently high-performing school within Durham Unified that successfully educates a diverse student body.