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Lowe's Grove Middle

4418 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NC, 27713

About Lowe's Grove Middle

In Durham, North Carolina, Lowe's Grove Middle is a public middle school. It is in a big city and is part of the Durham Public Schools district for students in grades 6–8. The school has about 624 students and 36 full-time equivalent teachers, which means that there is one teacher for every 17 students. Three full-time school counselors at Lowe's Grove Middle help students grow academically and socially and emotionally. Math, English language arts, science, and social studies are the main subjects taught at the school. Lowe's Grove Middle also has programs that focus on STEM, arts and music electives, and activities that help students think critically, be creative, and get ready for college and careers. Based on U.S. News data, about 19% of students are good at math and 32% are good at reading. These numbers show what students need to work on in school. There are 45% girls and 55% boys in the student body. The student body is very diverse, and all of the students come from families with low incomes. Lowe's Grove Middle is a well-organized and helpful place to learn. It has good enrichment programs and chances to do better in school.

Lowe's Grove Middle Contact Information

Address

4418 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NC, 27713

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Phone

(919) 560-3946

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 32% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
624
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 225 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lowe's Grove Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 4.65%
Asian 1.28%
Hispanic 37.98%
Black 50.32%
Two+ Races 5.45%
Native Am. 0.32%
White
4.65%
Asian
1.28%
Hispanic
37.98%
Black
50.32%
Two+ Races
5.45%
Native Am.
0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 624
44.71%
279 Female
55.29%
345 Male

Student Population

624 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

156 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Lowe's Grove Middle School is very excited! Letisha Judd-Manning was recently named the new principal of the school. For ten years, she has worked in schools in Chapel Hill and Durham. There will be a Spring Picture Day, a Spring Sports Carwash, a Fish Fry, and a Hydration Drive soon. These events show how much the school cares about the community and how much it is involved in it. The school is also trying to help students learn more and get better.

FAQ

Q1. How does Lowe's Grove Middle School make students want to learn more?

Ans. Lessons that are based on questions, group work, and hands-on projects get students to think critically and learn a lot about a topic.

Q2. What kinds of creative things can you do at Lowe's Grove?

Ans. Students can improve their ability to express themselves and be creative by taking part in music, visual arts, theater, and writing programs.

Q3. What steps are taken to improve student health?

Ans. Counseling, wellness workshops, and mindfulness activities help people deal with their feelings and develop healthy ways to deal with stress.

Q4. How do you learn how to be a leader?

Ans. Student councils, group projects, and mentorship programs help kids learn how to be responsible, work together, and have faith in themselves.

Q5. How does Lowe's Grove get families and the community involved?

Ans. Community workshops, family engagement events, and volunteer projects all help get people involved and strengthen ties between schools and the community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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