Durant Road Middle

durantroadms.wcpss.net/

649 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Durant Road Middle School, located in North Raleigh, is part of the Wake County Public School System. It serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school emphasizes a comprehensive middle school experience, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to help students explore their interests and build strong character traits during their transition from childhood to adolescence.

Academically, Durant Road Middle offers a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects as well as various electives, such as foreign languages, technology, and the arts. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty who focus on student-centered learning and the use of technology to enhance classroom engagement. By fostering a collaborative partnership between families, staff, and the community, Durant Road aims to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond, maintaining a focus on inclusivity and achievement for all learners.

649

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durant Road Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	250
Black	193
Asian	38
Two or More	20

Hispanic
250 (38.5%)
Black
193 (29.7%)
White
148 (22.8%)
Asian
38 (5.9%)
Two or More
20 (3.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)870-4098
Website:	http://durantroadms.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 197

Grade 7 216

Grade 8 236

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Durant Road Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	197
Grade 7	216
Grade 8	236

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Durant Road Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	307	47.3%
Male	342	52.7%

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