At a glance
Reported students
309
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Lakewood Montessori Middle: 309 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 297
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Lakewood Montessori Middle
Lakewood Montessori Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Durham. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Durham Public Schools. NCES reports 309 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, close to the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.1%). English learners represent 6.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lakewood Montessori Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.9%
- Hispanic19.1%
- Black16.5%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Durham Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lucas Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
400 reported students
James E Shepard Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
423 reported students
Lowe's Grove Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
564 reported students
Rogers-Herr Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
660 reported students
Neal Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
706 reported students
Brogden Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
753 reported students
Public schools near Lakewood Montessori Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers-Herr Middle Middle · Durham Public Schools | 06–08 | 660 | 0.9 mi |
| James E Shepard Middle Middle · Durham Public Schools | 06–08 | 423 | 2.1 mi |
| Brogden Middle Middle · Durham Public Schools | 06–08 | 753 | 3 mi |
| Sherwood Githens Middle Middle · Durham Public Schools | 06–08 | 878 | 4 mi |
| Lowe's Grove Middle Middle · Durham Public Schools | 06–08 | 564 | 5.9 mi |
| George L Carrington Middle Middle · Durham Public Schools | 06–08 | 771 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Montessori Middle
What grades does Lakewood Montessori Middle serve?
Lakewood Montessori Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Durham Public Schools.
How many students attend Lakewood Montessori Middle?
Lakewood Montessori Middle reported 309 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 297 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lakewood Montessori Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 309 students and 20.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lakewood Montessori Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lakewood Montessori Middle is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Lakewood Montessori Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lakewood Montessori Middle in?
Lakewood Montessori Middle is part of Durham Public Schools, based in Durham, NC, which operates 57 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lakewood Montessori Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rogers-Herr Middle (0.9 mi), James E Shepard Middle (2.1 mi), Brogden Middle (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.