Lucas Middle School

Lucas Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
923 Snow Hill Rd,  Durham, NC
Durham Public Schools
1.0
413 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Patrick Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
36%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
35.4%
State Average
54.6%
Science
42.5%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
245:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Black
47.7%
Hispanic
33.4%
White
13.2%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 other
5/7/2025
Used to be a student here, it was insane. Other schools called it the “warzone” it was that bad. Constant fights, constant harassment in every form. Teachers and staff did there best to help but most things were not preventable. My teachers helped me stay focused and in school from all the trauma th...

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Lucas Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Durham, NC and is served by the Durham Public Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 413 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Lucas Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $465,026. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northern High School, Little River Elementary School, Eno Valley Elementary, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lucas Middle School.

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