Sherwood Githens Middle

www.githens.dpsnc.net/

878 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sherwood Githens Middle School, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Durham Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for high school success. By focusing on academic rigor and social-emotional development, Githens aims to empower its diverse student body to become critical thinkers and responsible community members.

The school offers a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond the core curriculum of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students have access to various elective programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities that allow them to explore their interests and talents. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and parent engagement, Sherwood Githens Middle works to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

878

Total Students

51.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood Githens Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	305
Black	238
Asian	37
Two or More	62
American Indian	1

Hispanic
305 (34.7%)
Black
238 (27.1%)
White
235 (26.8%)
Two or More
62 (7.1%)
Asian
37 (4.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3966
Website:	http://www.githens.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	878
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	875
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 307

Grade 7 289

Grade 8 282

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sherwood Githens Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	307
Grade 7	289
Grade 8	282

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sherwood Githens Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	412	46.9%
Male	466	53.1%

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