City Of Medicine Academy

301 Crutchfield Road
Durham, NC 27704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, City Of Medicine Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

City Of Medicine Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

City Of Medicine Academy's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

City Of Medicine Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City Of Medicine Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1403 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of City Of Medicine Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of City Of Medicine Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of City Of Medicine Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of City Of Medicine Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
47%
20%
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Black
40%
25%
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White
7%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of City Of Medicine Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of City Of Medicine Academy and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in City Of Medicine Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in City Of Medicine Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is City Of Medicine Academy's ranking?
City Of Medicine Academy is ranked #1403 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are City Of Medicine Academy often compared to?
City Of Medicine Academyis often viewed alongside schools like C E Jordan High School, Durham School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Of Medicine Academy?
The graduation rate of City Of Medicine Academy is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend City Of Medicine Academy?
349 students attend City Of Medicine Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of City Of Medicine Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Of Medicine Academy?
City Of Medicine Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does City Of Medicine Academy offer ?
City Of Medicine Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is City Of Medicine Academy part of?
City Of Medicine Academy is part of Durham School District.
In what neighborhood is City Of Medicine Academy located?
City Of Medicine Academy is located in the Interstate 85 Corridor neighborhood of Durham, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Interstate 85 Corridor.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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