Serving 624 students in grades 6-8, Lowe's Grove Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Lowe's Grove Middle School's student population of 624 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Lowe's Grove Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowe's Grove Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2349 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
38%
21%
Black
50%
25%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Lowe's Grove Middle School's ranking?
Lowe's Grove Middle School is ranked #2349 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lowe's Grove Middle School?
624 students attend Lowe's Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lowe's Grove Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowe's Grove Middle School?
Lowe's Grove Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lowe's Grove Middle School offer ?
Lowe's Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lowe's Grove Middle School part of?
Lowe's Grove Middle School is part of Durham Public Schools.
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