- Lucas Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than The School for Creative Studies (423:1 vs. 279:1).
- Lucas Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than The School for Creative Studies (195 vs. 153).
- The School for Creative Studies reported a higher gifted & talented than Lucas Middle School (87 vs. 48).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Lucas Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than The School for Creative Studies (195 vs. 153).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
The School for Creative Studies reported a higher gifted & talented than Lucas Middle School (87 vs. 48).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
The School for Creative Studies reported a higher in-school suspensions than Lucas Middle School (76 vs. 49).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Lucas Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than The School for Creative Studies (423:1 vs. 279:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at The School for Creative Studies
5 metrics were reported by The School for Creative Studies. Comparable data for Lucas Middle School is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
65
AP courses offered
7
AP enrollment
36
Dual enrollment
3
SAT/ACT participation
77
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
The School for Creative Studies
$15,239.22
Lucas Middle School
$15,239.22
Local revenue share
The School for Creative Studies
37.2%
Lucas Middle School
37.2%
State revenue share
The School for Creative Studies
45.8%
Lucas Middle School
45.8%
Federal revenue share
The School for Creative Studies
17%
Lucas Middle School
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
The School for Creative Studies
40.7%
Lucas Middle School
40.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Durham County
$79,501
Durham County
$79,501
Poverty rate
Durham County
12%
Durham County
12%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Durham County
53.5%
Durham County
53.5%
Unemployment rate
Durham County
3.2%
Durham County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.