Brogden Middle

Summary:

Brogden Middle is a public middle school in Durham, North Carolina, serving 742 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Durham Public Schools district, which is ranked 163 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Brogden Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Brogden Middle faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, particularly for its African American and Hispanic students. The school's proficiency rates on state standardized tests are consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics ranged from 32.1% to 37.1%, compared to 46.4% to 46.9% for the district and 50.4% to 54.3% for the state. Additionally, Brogden Middle's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students consistently outperforming their African American and Hispanic peers.

Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, Brogden Middle's performance has remained stagnant or declined over the past several years. The school's academic challenges are more pronounced than those of nearby middle schools in the Durham Public Schools district, such as Neal Middle, Lowe's Grove Middle, and Sherwood Githens Middle, which generally have higher proficiency rates and better state rankings. Addressing Brogden Middle's academic challenges will likely require a comprehensive and effective strategy to support the unique needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1001 Leon Street
       Durham, NC  27704


(919) 560-3906

District: Durham Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
686th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,887 Help


Students who attend Brogden Middle usually attend:

High:    Riverside High

Feeder schools for Brogden Middle:

Elementary:    C C Spaulding Elementary
    E K Powe Elementary
    Hillandale Elementary
    Lakewood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  693

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.0%
African American:
35.9%
White:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details Brogden Middle ranks worse than 86.5% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Brogden Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46%), African American (35.9%), White (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brogden Middle is 13.4, which is the 4th best among 9 middle schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brogden Middle is $12,887, which is the 2nd highest among 9 middle schools in the Durham Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brogden Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Brogden Middle 686th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Brogden Middle in the ranking list.)

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Durham Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham Public Schools 163rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brogden Middle

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Rank History for all students at Brogden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.74 351st 598 41.3%
2007 43.31 411th 606 32.2%
2008 42.33 396th 620 36.1%
2009 37.97 452nd 630 28.3%
2010 25.48 538th 640 15.9%
2011 29.35 516th 648 20.4%
2012 30.22 517th 662 21.9%
2013 29.59 481st 673 28.5%
2014 12.39 563rd 627 10.2%
2015 19.33 585th 705 17.0%
2016 14.15 605th 692 12.6%
2017 8.34 651st 694 6.2%
2018 8.35 646th 691 6.5%
2019 15.14 647th 737 12.2%
2021 11.06 675th 741 8.9%
2022 13.61 709th 786 9.8%
2023 17.97 664th 784 15.3%
2024 17.22 686th 793 13.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Brogden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.37 249th 302 17.5%
2024 59.02 110th 306 64.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brogden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.38 139th 151 7.9%
2019 36.09 133rd 211 37.0%
2021 19.30 232nd 236 1.7%
2022 15.61 305th 312 2.2%
2023 24.13 285th 318 10.4%
2024 28.12 281st 356 21.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brogden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.18 341st 473 27.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brogden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.31 592nd 604 2.0%
2019 15.47 591st 639 7.5%
2021 7.02 625th 633 1.3%
2022 15.32 637th 689 7.5%
2023 18.96 652nd 735 11.3%
2024 18.39 663rd 743 10.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Brogden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.72 29th 50 42.0%
2024 47.86 26th 50 48.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Brogden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.68 633rd 656 3.5%
2019 15.01 620th 684 9.4%
2021 13.52 641st 706 9.2%
2022 13.19 673rd 733 8.2%
2023 19.89 619th 731 15.3%
2024 12.67 678th 738 8.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Brogden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.42 169th 475 64.4%
2019 57.16 149th 504 70.4%
2021 51.91 165th 478 65.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Brogden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.64 117th 127 7.9%
2019 48.42 296th 416 28.8%
2021 50.41 283rd 448 36.8%
2022 44.92 327th 450 27.3%
2023 53.51 263rd 452 41.8%
2024 66.64 127th 461 72.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Brogden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.86 622nd 665 6.5%
2019 14.36 625th 697 10.3%
2021 10.20 663rd 711 6.8%
2022 14.49 668th 748 10.7%
2023 15.40 665th 747 11.0%
2024 21.25 617th 751 17.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Brogden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.72 462nd 494 6.5%
2019 26.89 421st 519 18.9%
2021 13.31 519th 533 2.6%
2022 26.39 447th 550 18.7%
2023 23.70 470th 559 15.9%
2024 23.25 474th 560 15.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brogden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.47 466th 472 1.3%
2019 10.58 484th 493 1.8%
2021 6.33 517th 522 1.0%
2022 6.34 537th 541 0.7%
2023 14.79 519th 553 6.1%
2024 11.00 544th 564 3.5%
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Rank History for White students at Brogden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.62 291st 596 51.2%
2019 56.51 267th 624 57.2%
2021 89.64 51st 632 91.9%
2022 82.76 97th 658 85.3%
2023 91.05 44th 656 93.3%
2024 90.12 45th 652 93.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Brogden Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 110 449 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1994 113 443 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 294 247 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 294 247 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1997 327 275 15 11 3 n/a n/a 0 631
1998 298 330 11 19 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1999 308 355 9 34 2 n/a n/a 0 708
2000 284 349 9 41 1 n/a n/a 0 684
2001 291 355 13 58 1 n/a n/a 0 718
2002 303 365 8 86 2 n/a n/a 0 764
2003 303 365 8 86 2 n/a n/a 0 764
2004 292 400 8 90 2 n/a n/a 0 792
2005 291 374 6 105 2 n/a n/a 0 778
2006 282 423 11 127 1 n/a n/a 0 844
2007 283 370 13 134 2 n/a n/a 38 840
2008 249 364 10 148 1 n/a n/a 34 806
2009 218 397 11 140 1 n/a n/a 0 767
2010 200 401 15 143 0 n/a n/a 0 759
2011 171 335 7 140 2 0 22 0 677
2012 161 331 7 154 0 1 22 0 676
2013 129 333 11 175 3 2 27 0 680
2014 108 315 22 204 1 5 22 0 677
2015 94 284 17 219 1 4 19 0 638
2016 90 261 19 206 3 3 15 0 597
2017 80 244 10 188 4 2 14 0 542
2018 70 228 10 203 3 2 17 0 533
2019 78 185 15 219 2 2 14 0 515
2020 81 188 11 258 4 0 21 0 563
2021 83 233 18 271 3 0 20 0 628
2022 82 261 18 307 3 0 24 0 695
2023 84 305 14 309 0 0 30 0 742
2024 85 249 12 319 0 0 28 0 693

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brogden Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 565 41.0 13.8 60.5
1994 564 48.0 11.8 63.8
1995 562 44.0 12.8 66
1996 562 44.0 12.8 66
1997 631 44.0 14.3 32.3
1998 659 53.0 12.4 31.4
1999 708 53.0 13.4 45.6
2000 684 53.0 12.9 42.5
2001 718 53.0 13.5 40.7
2002 764 53.0 14.4 0
2003 764 53.0 14.4 0
2004 792 53.0 14.9 79.4
2005 778 53.0 14.7 47.7
2006 844 53.0 15.9 42.7
2007 840 59.1 14.2 47.1
2008 806 57.3 14.1 57.9
2009 767 57.0 13.5 44.2
2010 759 52.4 14.4 59
2011 677 49.5 13.6 59.8
2012 676 41.6 16.2 64.3
2013 680 43.0 15.8 71.9
2014 677 47.8 14.1 73.6
2015 638 46.0 13.8 75.5
2016 597 46.0 12.9 71
2017 542 40.0 13.5 83.9
2018 533 34.5 15.4 74.1
2019 515 41.5 12.4 74.2
2020 563 39.5 14.2 98.4
2021 628 43.0 14.6 99.5
2022 695 47.4 14.6 99.6
2023 742 51.0 14.5 99.6
2024 693 51.6 13.4 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brogden Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 565 41.0 13.8 60.5
1994 564 48.0 11.8 63.8
1995 562 44.0 12.8 66
1996 562 44.0 12.8 66
1997 631 44.0 14.3 32.3
1998 659 53.0 12.4 31.4
1999 708 53.0 13.4 45.6
2000 684 53.0 12.9 42.5
2001 718 53.0 13.5 40.7
2002 764 53.0 14.4 0
2003 764 53.0 14.4 0
2004 792 53.0 14.9 79.4
2005 778 53.0 14.7 47.7
2006 844 53.0 15.9 42.7
2007 840 59.1 14.2 47.1
2008 806 57.3 14.1 57.9
2009 767 57.0 13.5 44.2
2010 759 52.4 14.4 59
2011 677 49.5 13.6 59.8
2012 676 41.6 16.2 64.3
2013 680 43.0 15.8 71.9
2014 677 47.8 14.1 73.6
2015 638 46.0 13.8 75.5
2016 597 46.0 12.9 71
2017 542 40.0 13.5 83.9
2018 533 34.5 15.4 74.1
2019 515 41.5 12.4 74.2
2020 563 39.5 14.2 98.4
2021 628 43.0 14.6 99.5
2022 695 47.4 14.6 99.6
2023 742 51.0 14.5 99.6
2024 693 51.6 13.4 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brogden Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,406 (10.9%) $11,481 (89.1%) $12,887

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brogden Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 647th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 664th of 784 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Brogden Middle)44.730
 14.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)48.645
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Brogden Middle)44.425.3
 19.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)51.846.3
 5.5%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brogden Middle)36.938.3
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)45.743.9
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Brogden Middle)31.834.1
 2.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)49.445.7
 3.7%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Brogden Middle)32.719.5
 13.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)43.937.4
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Brogden Middle)31.136.5
 5.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)47.647.4
 0.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Brogden Middle)48.849.8
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Durham Public Schools)68.563.6
 4.9%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students515742
 44.1%
African American185305
 64.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1514
 6.7%
Hispanic219309
 41.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White7884
 7.7%
Two or More Races1430
 114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.2%99.6%
 25.4%


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Brogden Middle ranks in the bottom 13.5% of North Carolina middle schools.

Students who attend Brogden Middle usually go on to attend Riverside High

In the 2023-24 school year, 693 students attended Brogden Middle.

Students at Brogden Middle are 46% Hispanic, 36% African American, 12% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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