Brogden Middle

www.brogden.dpsnc.net/

742 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Brogden Middle School, located at 1001 Leon Street in Durham, North Carolina, is a key part of the Durham Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge middle schoolers through a variety of core subjects while offering extracurricular activities that encourage students to explore their interests, talents, and community engagement.

The school places a significant focus on preparing students for the transition to high school by building strong foundational skills and promoting a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. Through its website, Brogden Middle keeps families informed and connected, highlighting school news, academic resources, and opportunities for parent involvement. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with support services, Brogden Middle strives to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to succeed within the classroom and as a contributing member of the Durham community.

742

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brogden Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	309
Black	305
Asian	14
Two or More	30

Hispanic
309 (41.6 %)
Black
305 (41.1 %)
White
84 (11.3 %)
Two or More
30 (4.0 %)
Asian
14 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3906
Website:	http://www.brogden.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	749
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 239

Grade 7 232

Grade 8 271