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Sherwood Githens Middle

4800 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707

Ranked 187 of 287 in north carolina

Top schools in Durham
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Sherwood Githens Middle

4800 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707

About Sherwood Githens Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 47% in Reading.
57
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
811
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 27.37%
Asian 3.95%
Hispanic 34.65%
Black 25.77%
Two+ Races 8.14%
Native Am. 0.12%
White
27.37%
Asian
3.95%
Hispanic
34.65%
Black
25.77%
Two+ Races
8.14%
Native Am.
0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 811
46.61%
378 Female
53.39%
433 Male

Student Population

811 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

270 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Sherwood Githens Middle Contact Information

Address

4800 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707

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Phone

(919) 560-3966

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TOP 187 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sherwood Githens 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

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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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sherwood Githens Middle advanced to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals after winning first place in back-to-back regional and state tournaments. The team is scheduled to travel to Iowa State University for the World Finals event May 27 through May 30. This achievement is a sign of high performance in creative problem solving and in academic competition in teams. The school’s enrichment and STEM-related programs get a major distinction from going to the international-level finals.

FAQ

Q1. What does a regular school day look like at Sherwood Githens Middle?

Ans. Sherwood Githens Middle offers a mix of teacher-led instruction, interactive exercises, discussion circles, and collaborative classroom projects.

Q2. What are social studies lessons like at Sherwood Githens Middle?

Ans. Social Studies Classes by Sherwood Githens Middle typically include source analysis, classroom debates, and reflective writing exercises.

Q3. What help is available to Sherwood Githens Middle?

Ans. Sherwood Githens Middle students have smaller review workshops to go over lessons and ask questions before tests.

Q4. What are some of the things students do at Sherwood Githens Middle?

Ans. Sherwood Githens Middle has music and theater programs that involve rehearsals, performances and seasonal showcases during the year.

Q5. How will Sherwood Githens Middle communicate updates to families?

Ans. Sherwood Githens Middle communication tools are used to communicate schedules, assignment information, and conference reminders to families.

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
ML

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
F

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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