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Lexington City Schools

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1010 Fair Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Davidson County
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PH: (336) 242-1527

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 3083 students
  • 7 schools

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 EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 48% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 49% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 35% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 44% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 32% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 37% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 44% (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 Students48%
Female45%
Male49%
Black38%
Asian50%
Hispanic46%
Multiracial44%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free and reduced-price lunch45%
Not free and reduced-price lunch63%
Students with disabilities24%
Non-disabled students51%
Limited English proficiency33%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female73%
Male77%
Black60%
Asian>95%
Hispanic87%
Multiracial75%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not free and reduced-price lunch88%
Students with disabilities52%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency77%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students49%
Female54%
Male42%
Black46%
Asian46%
Hispanic43%
Multiracial64%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free and reduced-price lunch44%
Not free and reduced-price lunch71%
Students with disabilities14%
Non-disabled students52%
Limited English proficiency27%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female72%
Male68%
Black59%
Asian91%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial79%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Free and reduced-price lunch67%
Not free and reduced-price lunch86%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiency57%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students35%
Female35%
Male35%
Black34%
Asian33%
Hispanic39%
Multiracial15%
American Indiann/a
White37%
Free and reduced-price lunch34%
Not free and reduced-price lunch40%
Students with disabilities23%
Non-disabled students37%
Limited English proficiency20%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female52%
Male61%
Black47%
Asian67%
Hispanic66%
Multiracial62%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not free and reduced-price lunch63%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students58%
Limited English proficiency54%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students44%
Female44%
Male43%
Black34%
Asian56%
Hispanic31%
Multiracial65%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free and reduced-price lunch37%
Not free and reduced-price lunch67%
Students with disabilities37%
Non-disabled students45%
Limited English proficiency17%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female46%
Male50%
Black44%
Asian69%
Hispanic39%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free and reduced-price lunch45%
Not free and reduced-price lunch61%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students49%
Limited English proficiency21%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students32%
Female31%
Male33%
Black26%
Asian33%
Hispanic27%
Multiracial31%
American Indiann/a
White47%
Free and reduced-price lunch28%
Not free and reduced-price lunch50%
Students with disabilities12%
Non-disabled students35%
Limited English proficiency19%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female58%
Male49%
Black43%
Asian67%
Hispanic64%
Multiracial62%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free and reduced-price lunch50%
Not free and reduced-price lunch72%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students57%
Limited English proficiency57%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students37%
Female40%
Male34%
Black28%
Asian53%
Hispanic33%
Multiracial40%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free and reduced-price lunch30%
Not free and reduced-price lunch66%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled students42%
Limited English proficiency18%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female58%
Male58%
Black51%
Asian79%
Hispanic58%
Multiracial70%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free and reduced-price lunch54%
Not free and reduced-price lunch74%
Students with disabilities13%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiency44%
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
 57% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 69% in 2008.

Algebra II
 40% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 67% in 2008.

English I
 53% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English I was 73% in 2008.

Biology
 64% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 68% in 2008.

United States History
 52% (2008)
 36% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 67% in 2008.

Physical Science
 60% (2008)
The state average for Physical Science was 58% in 2008.

Physics
 50% (2008)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2008.

Chemistry
 87% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 72% in 2008.

Civics and Economics
 44% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 69% in 2008.

Geometry
 34% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 41% (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 Students57%
Female55%
Male59%
Black49%
Asian79%
Hispanic51%
Multiracial42%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free and reduced-price lunch50%
Not free and reduced-price lunch71%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled students59%
Limited English proficiency37%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008


Algebra IIThis District
All Students40%
Female43%
Male35%
Black22%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free and reduced-price lunch41%
Not free and reduced-price lunch38%
Non-disabled students41%

English IThis District
All Students53%
Female57%
Male50%
Black45%
Asian60%
Hispanic38%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Free and reduced-price lunch46%
Not free and reduced-price lunch72%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled students57%
Limited English proficiency30%

BiologyThis District
All Students64%
Female63%
Male66%
Black48%
Asian>95%
Hispanic56%
Multiracial88%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not free and reduced-price lunch74%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students65%
Limited English proficiency38%

United States HistoryThis District
All Students52%
Female45%
Male61%
Black38%
Asian50%
Hispanic55%
Multiracial57%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Free and reduced-price lunch46%
Not free and reduced-price lunch62%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students54%
Limited English proficiency29%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Female54%
Male67%
Black58%
Asian60%
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not free and reduced-price lunch54%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students63%
Limited English proficiency44%

PhysicsThis District
All Students50%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Non-disabled students50%

ChemistryThis District
All Students87%
Female85%
Male91%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Free and reduced-price lunch86%
Not free and reduced-price lunch89%
Non-disabled students87%

Civics and EconomicsThis District
All Students44%
Female40%
Male49%
Black35%
Asian60%
Hispanic41%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free and reduced-price lunch36%
Not free and reduced-price lunch59%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students45%
Limited English proficiency21%

GeometryThis District
All Students34%
Female29%
Male40%
Black22%
Asian25%
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free and reduced-price lunch34%
Not free and reduced-price lunch35%
Non-disabled students34%
Limited English proficiency30%
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 licensed100%89%
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
3 or fewer years0%22%
4 to 10 years50%25%
10 or more years50%53%
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree or higher0%26%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1919
Grade 12119
Grade 21919
Grade 31819
Grade 42020
Grade 52221
Grade 61821
Grade 71721
Grade 82120
English I (high school)1916

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black43%31%
Hispanic26%10%
White26%55%
Asian5%2%
American Indian<1%1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged86%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$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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