Sherwood Githens Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 893 middle school students from grades 6-8
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: Board of Education, Durham, NC 27707
- Principal or Admin: Mr Delvin Vick
- Fax: (919) 560-3454
- Website: www.githens.dpsnc.net
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Additional School Details
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
School District Details
- Durham Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,145
- Graduation Rate: 68.7%
- Dropout Rate: 5.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.7
- Enrolled Students: 32,438
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 893
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 59.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 462 (51.7%)
- Females: 431 (48.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 49 (5.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 506 (56.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 555 (62.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 490 | 54.9% |
| Asian | 39 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic | 202 | 22.6% |
| White | 160 | 17.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 315 | 35.3% |
| 7th Grade | 288 | 32.3% |
| 8th Grade | 290 | 32.5% |
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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