Durham Charter School

Public, Charter, Alternative K-9

 807 West Chapel Hill Street
       Durham, NC  27701


(919) 956-5599

District: Durham Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
385th of 1,502 North Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  643

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.5%
African American:
26.7%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Compare Details Durham Charter School ranks better than 74.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Durham Charter School ranks better than 70.9% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.5%), African American (26.7%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Durham Charter School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Durham Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham Charter School 385th of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Durham Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham Charter School 228th of 784 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Durham Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:



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Rank History for Durham Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Durham Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 2.32 1273rd 1276 0.2%
2007 5.84 1268th 1293 1.9%
2008 4.17 1299th 1324 1.9%
2009 5.64 1310th 1354 3.2%
2010 8.56 1302nd 1363 4.5%
2011 4.53 1360th 1381 1.5%
2012 7.32 1341st 1388 3.4%
2013 6.15 1373rd 1403 2.1%
2014 4.87 1354th 1390 2.6%
2015 10.99 1328th 1440 7.8%
2016 7.93 1360th 1425 4.6%
2017 5.03 1389th 1429 2.8%
2018 14.96 1275th 1434 11.1%
2019 24.26 1200th 1473 18.5%
2021 25.38 1098th 1489 26.3%
2022 70.01 402nd 1514 73.4%
2023 71.19 385th 1502 74.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Durham Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.82 59th 497 88.1%
2021 38.94 218th 385 43.4%
2022 80.17 38th 485 92.2%
2023 92.66 22nd 514 95.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Durham Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.98 1100th 1332 17.4%
2019 32.40 1018th 1361 25.2%
2022 82.76 113th 1366 91.7%
2023 88.13 69th 1437 95.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Durham Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.35 1225th 1405 12.8%
2019 34.18 1009th 1424 29.1%
2021 17.96 1231st 1440 14.5%
2022 65.44 449th 1458 69.2%
2023 71.69 364th 1459 75.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Durham Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.82 1311th 1413 7.2%
2019 16.48 1274th 1430 10.9%
2021 41.52 832nd 1444 42.4%
2022 71.36 362nd 1464 75.3%
2023 68.85 399th 1461 72.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Durham Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.53 684th 927 26.2%
2019 42.89 555th 949 41.5%
2021 41.24 485th 896 45.9%
2022 87.03 62nd 927 93.3%
2023 81.39 94th 933 89.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Durham Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.19 394th 865 54.5%
2021 50.95 361st 843 57.2%
2022 84.58 74th 893 91.7%
2023 87.95 62nd 915 93.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Alternative Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Durham Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Durham Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 4.30 574th 598 4.0%
2007 5.86 578th 606 4.6%
2008 6.98 579th 620 6.6%
2009 13.85 566th 630 10.2%
2010 34.71 482nd 640 24.7%
2011 21.20 560th 648 13.6%
2012 33.27 500th 662 24.5%
2013 9.75 622nd 673 7.6%
2014 8.14 596th 627 4.9%
2015 25.07 545th 705 22.7%
2016 13.91 606th 692 12.4%
2017 10.68 637th 694 8.2%
2018 16.69 595th 691 13.9%
2019 24.27 598th 737 18.9%
2021 33.49 486th 741 34.4%
2022 71.29 193rd 786 75.4%
2023 66.69 228th 784 70.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Durham Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.28 64th 236 72.9%
2022 81.25 19th 312 93.9%
2023 86.68 17th 318 94.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Durham Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.60 266th 604 56.0%
2019 36.89 440th 639 31.1%
2022 83.49 56th 689 91.9%
2023 83.65 68th 735 90.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Durham Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.00 556th 656 15.2%
2019 24.91 561st 684 18.0%
2021 35.84 441st 706 37.5%
2022 77.40 148th 733 79.8%
2023 53.36 336th 731 54.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Durham Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.25 587th 665 11.7%
2019 21.65 590th 697 15.4%
2021 33.83 468th 711 34.2%
2022 63.61 244th 748 67.4%
2023 76.22 157th 747 79.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Durham Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 319th 494 35.4%
2019 43.49 292nd 519 43.7%
2021 44.72 255th 533 52.2%
2022 88.89 43rd 550 92.2%
2023 79.95 74th 559 86.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Durham Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.84 135th 522 74.1%
2022 86.83 36th 541 93.3%
2023 82.63 51st 553 90.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Friday, May 6, 2016

Open Quote This school has been great for our children. The teachers are very dedicated and willing to stay after school or work with students on the weekends. Overall, the school has high expectations, and takes care of some students who don't have much support at home, but I've seen children grow so much here. I like the family atmosphere. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Durham Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 6 202 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1999 1 300 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2000 1 423 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2001 2 436 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2002 0 225 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2003 0 225 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2004 0 239 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2005 0 306 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2006 3 329 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 4 389 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 398
2008 1 367 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2009 1 342 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2010 2 308 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2011 6 333 0 19 0 0 3 0 361
2012 5 307 0 20 0 0 4 0 336
2013 4 375 0 28 0 0 4 0 411
2014 3 326 0 30 0 0 2 0 361
2015 4 357 0 31 0 0 2 0 394
2016 4 321 0 38 0 0 6 0 369
2017 14 309 0 61 0 0 4 0 388
2018 5 295 0 70 0 0 2 0 372
2019 5 227 0 174 0 0 6 0 412
2020 5 189 0 263 0 0 13 0 470
2021 7 186 0 296 0 0 7 0 496
2022 7 167 0 326 0 0 8 0 508
2023 8 172 0 453 0 0 10 0 643

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Durham Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 208 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 301 15.0 20.1 n/a
2000 424 15.0 28.3 n/a
2001 439 23.0 19.1 n/a
2002 227 23.0 9.9 0
2003 227 23.0 9.9 0
2004 241 23.0 10.5 78.8
2005 306 22.0 13.9 n/a
2006 332 25.0 13.3 n/a
2007 398 n/a n/a 79.1
2008 378 16.0 23.6 63.5
2009 354 19.0 18.6 79.4
2010 317 24.0 13.2 90.5
2011 361 24.0 15.0 82.3
2012 336 21.0 16.0 90.5
2013 411 22.3 18.4 90.8
2014 361 25.9 13.9 94.5
2015 394 25.0 15.7 97.7
2016 369 23.0 16.0 93.5
2017 388 26.0 14.8 88.4
2018 372 25.3 14.7 90.1
2019 412 30.3 13.5 98.5
2020 470 33.1 14.1 97.4
2021 496 35.8 13.8 99.2
2022 508 45.1 11.2 97.4
2023 643 50.2 12.8 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Durham Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 208 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 301 15.0 20.1 n/a
2000 424 15.0 28.3 n/a
2001 439 23.0 19.1 n/a
2002 227 23.0 9.9 0
2003 227 23.0 9.9 0
2004 241 23.0 10.5 78.8
2005 306 22.0 13.9 n/a
2006 332 25.0 13.3 n/a
2007 398 n/a n/a 79.1
2008 378 16.0 23.6 63.5
2009 354 19.0 18.6 79.4
2010 317 24.0 13.2 90.5
2011 361 24.0 15.0 82.3
2012 336 21.0 16.0 90.5
2013 411 22.3 18.4 90.8
2014 361 25.9 13.9 94.5
2015 394 25.0 15.7 97.7
2016 369 23.0 16.0 93.5
2017 388 26.0 14.8 88.4
2018 372 25.3 14.7 90.1
2019 412 30.3 13.5 98.5
2020 470 33.1 14.1 97.4
2021 496 35.8 13.8 99.2
2022 508 45.1 11.2 97.4
2023 643 50.2 12.8 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Durham Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1200th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 385th of 1502 Elementary schools
 55.8%
Ranks 598th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 228th of 784 Middle schools
 52.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Durham Charter School)69.692.6
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Durham Charter School)41.348.1
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Durham Charter School)53.270.3
 17.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Durham Charter School)38.356.3
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Durham Charter School)46.472.2
 25.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Durham Charter School)32.142.6
 10.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Durham Charter School)60.785.2
 24.5%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Durham Charter School)38.373.2
 34.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Durham Charter School)27.750.7
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Durham Charter School)37.957.6
 19.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Durham Charter School)44.849.2
 4.4%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Durham Charter School)43.546
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Durham Charter School)56.556
 0.5%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Durham Charter School)73.986
 12.1%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students412643
 56.1%
African American227172
 24.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic174453
 160.3%
Pacific Islander00
White58
 60%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.5%99.1%
 0.5%


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Durham Charter School ranks 385th of 1502 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 643 students attended Durham Charter School.

Students at Durham Charter School are 70% Hispanic, 27% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.


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