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Lenoir County Public Schools

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2017 W Vernon Avenue
Kinston, NC 28504
Lenoir County
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PH: (252) 527-1109

  • Grades PK-12
  • 9626 students
  • 20 schools

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 EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 46% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 53% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 50% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 52% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 41% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 51% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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 EOG Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students46%
Female53%
Male41%
Black33%
Asian33%
Hispanic33%
Multiracial33%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Free and reduced-price lunch34%
Not free and reduced-price lunch67%
Students with disabilities19%
Non-disabled students52%
Limited English proficiency11%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female68%
Male65%
Black49%
Asian83%
Hispanic68%
Multiracial75%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not free and reduced-price lunch82%
Students with disabilities42%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiency61%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female55%
Male51%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
Multiracial78%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Free and reduced-price lunch40%
Not free and reduced-price lunch74%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled students59%
Limited English proficiency38%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female69%
Male66%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracial89%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not free and reduced-price lunch82%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiency57%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Female54%
Male46%
Black33%
Asian29%
Hispanic45%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free and reduced-price lunch37%
Not free and reduced-price lunch68%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled students54%
Limited English proficiency26%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female72%
Male65%
Black54%
Asian86%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not free and reduced-price lunch82%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiency71%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Female59%
Male46%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracial63%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free and reduced-price lunch37%
Not free and reduced-price lunch73%
Students with disabilities18%
Non-disabled students58%
Limited English proficiency44%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female69%
Male57%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracial68%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch51%
Not free and reduced-price lunch78%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled students68%
Limited English proficiency69%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students41%
Female44%
Male38%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free and reduced-price lunch29%
Not free and reduced-price lunch58%
Students with disabilities18%
Non-disabled students44%
Limited English proficiency24%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female59%
Male54%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracial90%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free and reduced-price lunch44%
Not free and reduced-price lunch76%
Students with disabilities24%
Non-disabled students61%
Limited English proficiency65%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students51%
Female54%
Male49%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracial61%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free and reduced-price lunch39%
Not free and reduced-price lunch68%
Students with disabilities21%
Non-disabled students56%
Limited English proficiency40%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Free and reduced-price lunch63%
Not free and reduced-price lunch84%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency74%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school.
  • The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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 EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 61% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 69% in 2008.

Algebra II
 50% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 67% in 2008.

English I
 68% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for English I was 73% in 2008.

Biology
 48% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 68% in 2008.

United States History
 45% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 67% in 2008.

Physical Science
 48% (2008)
The state average for Physical Science was 58% in 2008.

Physics
 48% (2008)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2008.

Chemistry
 43% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 72% in 2008.

Civics and Economics
 55% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 69% in 2008.

Geometry
 52% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 68% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, United States history, physical science, physics, chemistry, civics and economics, and geometry.
  • The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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 EOC Results By Subgroup

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient


Algebra IThis District
All Students61%
Female67%
Male55%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free and reduced-price lunch51%
Not free and reduced-price lunch69%
Students with disabilities23%
Non-disabled students64%
Limited English proficiency42%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008


Algebra IIThis District
All Students50%
Female51%
Male48%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free and reduced-price lunch38%
Not free and reduced-price lunch56%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students50%
Limited English proficiency63%

English IThis District
All Students68%
Female77%
Male60%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracial82%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not free and reduced-price lunch78%
Students with disabilities35%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiency35%

BiologyThis District
All Students48%
Female47%
Male49%
Black32%
Asian38%
Hispanic44%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free and reduced-price lunch35%
Not free and reduced-price lunch58%
Students with disabilities20%
Non-disabled students49%
Limited English proficiency39%

United States HistoryThis District
All Students45%
Female42%
Male48%
Black36%
Asian33%
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free and reduced-price lunch35%
Not free and reduced-price lunch50%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled students46%
Limited English proficiency13%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students48%
Female49%
Male46%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free and reduced-price lunch40%
Not free and reduced-price lunch53%
Students with disabilities37%
Non-disabled students49%
Limited English proficiency25%

PhysicsThis District
All Students48%
Female46%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Not free and reduced-price lunch52%
Non-disabled students48%

ChemistryThis District
All Students43%
Female32%
Male58%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free and reduced-price lunch36%
Not free and reduced-price lunch45%
Non-disabled students44%

Civics and EconomicsThis District
All Students55%
Female57%
Male54%
Black39%
Asian43%
Hispanic49%
Multiracial36%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch41%
Not free and reduced-price lunch66%
Students with disabilities26%
Non-disabled students57%
Limited English proficiency55%

GeometryThis District
All Students52%
Female51%
Male52%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free and reduced-price lunch41%
Not free and reduced-price lunch59%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students52%
Limited English proficiency50%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in various subjects.
  • The results for algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, United States history, physical science, physics, chemistry, civics and economics, and geometry are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Fully licensed70%89%
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
3 or fewer years20%22%
4 to 10 years20%25%
10 or more years60%53%
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree or higher30%26%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2019
Grade 11919
Grade 21819
Grade 31919
Grade 41920
Grade 51921
Grade 62021
Grade 71921
Grade 82120
English I (high school)1416

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black50%31%
White42%55%
Hispanic8%10%
Asian<1%2%
American Indian<1%1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged60%48%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate95%95%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,132$7,954
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%63%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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