The top reported proficiency rate is 71% in Science. The lowest is 50% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Reaching All Minds Academy
Reaching All Minds Academy is a charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in Durham, located on Holloway Street in the 27703 zip code. The school operates as its own single-school charter district. Enrollment sits at a modest level for its grade band, distributed relatively evenly across all nine grade levels from kindergarten through eighth grade.
The school's student composition is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial Black enrollment and very small numbers of Asian, white, or multiracial students. Specific counts for students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, English learners, or those with IEPs were not available in the data, so a parent would want to contact the school directly about those populations if they are relevant to their decision. The data confirms the school operates as a regular public school, not a magnet or alternative program.
On state end-of-grade assessments in 2025, Reaching All Minds Academy showed mixed results. In science, the school performed stronger, with a majority of students in grades three through eight meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. Math proficiency was solid, sitting at roughly six in ten students tested. English language arts proficiency was lower, at just over half of tested students meeting standards. These represent what appears in the school's most recent tested year. No prior years of comparison data were available to show whether these results reflect growth, decline, or stability.
The school has made a deliberate curricular pivot toward agriculture and sustainability. In recent terms, the school expanded a STEM program into a full AgriScience department, including a converted school bus that functions as a mobile greenhouse for community education, ten campus gardens, and student-led projects like a hoop house built by middle school students. This project-based, agriculture-centered approach to science and STEM instruction is a defining feature that distinguishes Reaching All Minds from most other Durham schools and likely appeals to families drawn to hands-on, sustainability-focused learning.
Durham is a fast-growing city anchored by Duke University and Duke Health, with strong biotech and tech employment tied to Research Triangle Park. Downtown has transformed through adaptive reuse of historic tobacco warehouses and hosts a startup ecosystem alongside cultural venues like the Durham Performing Arts Center. The city spans walkable historic neighborhoods near downtown and Duke to suburban family subdivisions. Housing values in the 27703 area are above the state average, and rents have risen slightly in recent quarters. The broader region is experiencing sustained population growth and substantial new housing development, including mixed-income and affordable units across downtown and emerging neighborhoods.
Given the school's test results in English language arts, a parent may want to look into the school's specific literacy support and instructional approach in that subject. Beyond that, the choice hinges on whether the AgriScience focus, charter flexibility, and peer environment fit the family's priorities.
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