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Ranked 204 of 246 in North Carolina
Top schools in DurhamRanked 204 of 246 in North Carolina
See top schools in DurhamMaureen Joy Charter School serves roughly 634 K–8 students and has about 51 full-time teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of approximately 12:1. Economically, approximately 68% of students are eligible for a free lunch. Academically, nearly 32% of students are considered proficient in both math and reading, significantly below the North Carolina averages (~51% math, ~50% reading). The student population is primarily Hispanic (~63%), Black (~29%), and White (~2%), with other categories accounting for ~6%. Maureen Joy Charter School opened its doors in 1996, one of the early NC charters, and prides itself on supporting the whole child using community partnerships. In addition, the median home sold price is roughly $431,000 for Durham's zipcode 27703, and Maureen Joy is also considered the best elementary school in North Carolina as of mid-2025.
616 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
322 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:00AM - 3:45PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
Being Updated
Students meet weekly to explore STEM topics and participate in engaging activities, like visits to Duke's 3-D Printing Lab and Red Hat.
1. Is there a cost to apply?
There is no cost to apply or participate in the lottery.
2. What grades does the school serve?
Maureen Joy Charter School serves grades K-8.
3. Does the school provide transportation?
Yes, the school provides transportation.
4. Is there a special education program?
Yes, the school has Exceptional Children, Speech, and ESL programs for eligible scholars.
5. Is the school an alternative school?
No, it is a state-funded, tuition-free public charter school.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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