Duke University

Durham, North carolina

Duke University

Nearby Neighborhoods: Crest Street, Old West Durham, Burch Avenue, West End, Lakewood Park, Watts Hospital-Hillandale, Trinity Heights, Southwest Central Durham, Lyon Park, Duke Forest, Brightleaf District, Walltown, Trinity Park, Tuscaloosa-Lakewood, Morrehead Hill, Warehouse District, Omah Street Citizens, American Tobacco District, Downtown Durham, Central Park District, City Center District, Forest Hills, St. Teresa, Duke Homestead, Rockwood

Pros

Heavily diverse group of students.
Very active student life.
Ranked as the thirteenth best university in the world in 2008.

Cons

Very high tuition costs.
High crime rate in surrounding area.

Duke University, ranked as the thirteenth best university in the world in 2008, is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina. Not only is it ranked worldwide but also its undergraduate program was ranked eighth among national universities and the business, medical and law schools ranked eleventh in the nation. On campus you will find students involved in numerous activities including student government, service projects, and numerous sporting events.

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Magnolia Grill
Category: Southern, American (New)
1002 9th St
Durham, NC 27705
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Twisted Noodles
Category: Thai
4201 University Dr #112
Durham, NC 27707
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Four Square Restaurant
Category: American (New)
2701 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, NC 27707
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Rue Cler
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401 E Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
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2514 University Dr
Durham, NC 27707

Schools & Demographics in Duke University

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Duke Univ Hospital School	K - 12	public
Duke Medical Center Hospital School	K - 12	public
Duke School For Children	K - 5	private
E K Powe Elementary School	K - 5	public
Kestrel Heights Charter School	K - 12	state department of education
North Carolina School Of Science - Math	10 - 12	state department of education
Healthy Start Academy	K - 8	state department of education
Lakewood Elementary School	K - 5	public
George Watts Monstessori Mgnt School	K - 5	public
Immaculata Catholic School	K - 8	catholic

Duke Univ Hospital School

Dumc Room 3120
Durham, NC 27710

Dr. Richard Lemke
Durham Public School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	2
2nd	1
4th	2
5th	6
6th	1
7th	2
8th	6
9th	4
10th	2
11th	2
12th	4
Total students	27

Full-time Teachers	34
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	2

Duke Medical Center Hospital School

Duke Univ Med Ctr Box 3039
Durham, NC 27710

Mr. Rick Lemke
Durham Public School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	2
2nd	1
4th	2
5th	6
6th	1
7th	2
8th	6
9th	4
10th	2
11th	2
12th	4
Total students	36

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	5
Number of Classrooms

Duke School For Children

1516 Hull Ave
Durham, NC 27705

Ms. Sandy Gillespie

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	240

Full-time Teachers	19
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	30

E K Powe Elementary School

913 9th St
Durham, NC 27705

Ms. Jeanne Bishop
Durham Public School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	71
2nd	77
3rd	57
4th	61
5th	51
Total students	400

Full-time Teachers	43
Student/Teacher Ratio	9
Number of Classrooms	26

Kestrel Heights Charter School

2119 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, NC 27707

Mr. Tim Dugan
North Carolina Department Of Public Instruction

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Charter Schools
English as a Second Language
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	39
7th	39
8th	44
9th	34
10th	13
11th	11
Total students	181

Full-time Teachers	2
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	15

North Carolina School Of Science - Math

1219 Broad St
Durham, NC 27705

Mr. Gerald Boarman
North Carolina Department Of Public Instruction

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	0000624

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

Healthy Start Academy

807 W Chapel Hill St
Durham, NC 27701

Mr. Dietrich Danner
North Carolina Department Of Public Instruction

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Charter Schools
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	8
2nd	5
3rd	7
4th	6
5th	6
6th	8
7th	8
8th	4
Total students	60

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	18

Lakewood Elementary School

2520 Vesson Ave
Durham, NC 27707

Mr. Cornelius Redfearn
Durham Public School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	62
2nd	53
3rd	67
4th	60
5th	44
Total students	403

Full-time Teachers	77
Student/Teacher Ratio	5
Number of Classrooms	17

George Watts Monstessori Mgnt School

700 Watts St
Durham, NC 27701

Ms. Patti Crum
Durham Public School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	55
2nd	44
3rd	35
4th	24
5th	41
Total students	296

Full-time Teachers	43
Student/Teacher Ratio	7
Number of Classrooms	26

Immaculata Catholic School

721 Burch Ave
Durham, NC 27701

Mr. Robert Gafparello
Diocese Of Raleigh Education Office

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	383

Full-time Teachers	25
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	20

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Durham area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

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Located in Durham, this community has a population of 12,462

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