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Lexington City Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1010 Fair Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Davidson County
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PH: (336) 242-1527
FAX: (336) 249-3206

  • Grades PK-7, 9-12 & ungraded
  • 2920 students
  • 7 schools

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 EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 64% (2012)
 62% (2011)
 61% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

Math
 84% (2012)
 80% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading
 67% (2012)
 64% (2011)
 59% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

Math
 83% (2012)
 85% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading
 73% (2012)
 62% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

Science
 72% (2012)
 68% (2011)
 65% (2010)
 49% (2009)
 29% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

Math
 84% (2012)
 76% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading
 57% (2012)
 64% (2011)
 55% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

Math
 58% (2012)
 74% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading
 54% (2012)
 51% (2011)
 51% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

Math
 71% (2012)
 63% (2011)
 63% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading
 52% (2012)
 53% (2011)
 55% (2010)
 44% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Science
 58% (2012)
 57% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 30% (2008)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

Math
 79% (2012)
 78% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading
 <5% (2012)
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2012.

Science
 <5% (2012)
The state average for Science was 59% in 2012.

Writing
 55% (2011)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

Math
 33% (2012)
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • 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.

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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 Students64%
Female69%
Male60%
Black59%
Asian80%
Hispanic56%
Multiracial55%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities26%
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiency49%
Proficient in English70%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female82%
Male85%
Black77%
Asian>95%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial73%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities61%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiency81%
Proficient in English85%
Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female70%
Male65%
Black57%
Asian67%
Hispanic58%
Multiracial91%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiency39%
Proficient in English76%
Academically gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female84%
Male81%
Black71%
Asian>95%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities63%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency78%
Proficient in English84%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female68%
Male78%
Black67%
Asian>95%
Hispanic66%
Multiracial92%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English78%
Academically gifted>95%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female66%
Male80%
Black62%
Asian>95%
Hispanic66%
Multiracial85%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiency53%
Proficient in English76%
Academically gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female82%
Male85%
Black74%
Asian>95%
Hispanic92%
Multiracial85%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities48%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiency88%
Proficient in English83%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female58%
Male55%
Black51%
Asian67%
Hispanic59%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled students61%
Limited English proficiency39%
Proficient in English60%
Academically gifted85%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female60%
Male56%
Black50%
Asian67%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities42%
Non-disabled students60%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English60%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students54%
Female59%
Male50%
Black52%
Asian40%
Hispanic58%
Multiracial40%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled students59%
Limited English proficiency28%
Proficient in English59%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female77%
Male66%
Black61%
Asian90%
Hispanic77%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities52%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiency63%
Proficient in English72%
Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Female50%
Male54%
Black44%
Asian58%
Hispanic52%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities37%
Non-disabled students54%
Limited English proficiency26%
Proficient in English57%
Academically gifted87%

ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female55%
Male61%
Black44%
Asian75%
Hispanic60%
Multiracial70%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students59%
Limited English proficiency39%
Proficient in English61%
Academically gifted92%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female82%
Male77%
Black72%
Asian92%
Hispanic85%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiency77%
Proficient in English80%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students<5%
Male<5%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Students with disabilities<5%
Proficient in English<5%

ScienceThis District
All Students<5%
Male<5%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Students with disabilities<5%
Proficient in English<5%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Students with disabilities33%
Proficient in English33%
Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • 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.

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 EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 67% (2012)
 46% (2011)
 68% (2010)
The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

Algebra II
 80% (2011)
 81% (2010)
The state average for Algebra II was 82% in 2011.

English I
 66% (2012)
 65% (2011)
 75% (2010)
The state average for English I was 83% in 2012.

Biology
 73% (2012)
 77% (2011)
 74% (2010)
The state average for Biology was 83% in 2012.

United States History
 63% (2011)
 74% (2010)
The state average for United States History was 82% in 2011.

Physical Science
 79% (2011)
 86% (2010)
The state average for Physical Science was 77% in 2011.

Civics and Economics
 70% (2011)
 69% (2010)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 80% in 2011.

Geometry
 71% (2010)
The state average for Geometry was 82% in 2010.

Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology.
  • 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 Students67%
Female72%
Male63%
Black61%
Asian67%
Hispanic68%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled students70%
Limited English proficiency47%
Proficient in English71%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012


English IThis District
All Students66%
Female76%
Male58%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities12%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiency39%
Proficient in English71%

BiologyThis District
All Students73%
Female78%
Male68%
Black65%
Asian90%
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiency55%
Proficient in English74%
Source: NCDPI, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in various subjects.
  • The results for Algebra I, English I, and Biology 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

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic42%31%
Hispanic27%11%
White, not Hispanic26%54%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program180%34%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,103$7,954
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%63%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration14%11%
Other expenditures15%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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