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Mooresville City Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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305 N Main St
Mooresville, NC 28115
Iredell County
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PH: (704) 658-2530
FAX: (704) 663-3005

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5420 students
  • 8 schools

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 EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 84% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Math
 >95% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2011)
 76% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

Math
 92% (2011)
 88% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2011)
 78% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

Science
 87% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 53% (2008)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2011.

Math
 91% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 85% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 94% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 77% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Math
 88% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 82% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Science
 88% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 55% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

Math
 91% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Writing
 76% (2011)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, grades 5 and 8 in science, and grade 10 in writing.
  • 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 Students84%
Female85%
Male84%
Black81%
Asian>95%
Hispanic68%
Multiracial64%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiency67%
Not limited English proficient86%

MathThis District
All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black93%
Asian>95%
Hispanic95%
Multiracial93%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities92%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency93%
Not limited English proficient>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female86%
Male74%
Black61%
Asian67%
Hispanic64%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities51%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiency25%
Not limited English proficient81%
Academically gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black83%
Asian>95%
Hispanic86%
Multiracial82%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities78%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiency67%
Not limited English proficient93%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female83%
Male69%
Black50%
Asian60%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial56%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency67%
Not limited English proficient76%
Academically gifted>95%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female84%
Male89%
Black64%
Asian83%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiency57%
Not limited English proficient87%
Academically gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male91%
Black83%
Asian>95%
Hispanic90%
Multiracial56%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities78%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency71%
Not limited English proficient92%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female84%
Male86%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracial75%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities68%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiency25%
Not limited English proficient86%
Academically gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female>95%
Male92%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities85%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency88%
Not limited English proficient94%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
Black54%
Asian60%
Hispanic66%
Multiracial72%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiency39%
Not limited English proficient79%
Academically gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Black79%
Asian80%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial89%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities75%
Non-disabled students90%
Limited English proficiency62%
Not limited English proficient89%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female88%
Male75%
Black71%
Asian88%
Hispanic68%
Multiracial70%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiency46%
Not limited English proficient83%
Academically gifted>95%

ScienceThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
Black71%
Asian88%
Hispanic72%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities87%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiency46%
Not limited English proficient90%
Academically gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black89%
Asian>95%
Hispanic88%
Multiracial90%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities84%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency82%
Not limited English proficient92%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
All Students76%
Female82%
Male71%
Black48%
Asian86%
Hispanic50%
Multiracial86%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiency40%
Not limited English proficient77%
Academically gifted>95%

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, grades 5 and 8 in science, and grade 10 in writing.
  • 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
 87% (2011)
 87% (2010)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2011.

Algebra II
 >95% (2011)
 >95% (2010)
The state average for Algebra II was 82% in 2011.

English I
 91% (2011)
 87% (2010)
The state average for English I was 81% in 2011.

Biology
 94% (2011)
 91% (2010)
The state average for Biology was 80% in 2011.

United States History
 89% (2011)
 81% (2010)
The state average for United States History was 82% in 2011.

Physical Science
 89% (2011)
 92% (2010)
The state average for Physical Science was 77% in 2011.

Civics and Economics
 62% (2011)
 83% (2010)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 80% in 2011.

Geometry
 95% (2010)
The state average for Geometry was 82% in 2010.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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, and economics.
  • 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

See North Carolina's state standards

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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 Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black76%
Asian>95%
Hispanic85%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled students91%
Not limited English proficient87%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011


Algebra IIThis District
All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black91%
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled students>95%
Not limited English proficient>95%

English IThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black84%
Asian>95%
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled students>95%
Not limited English proficient91%

BiologyThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black79%
Asian>95%
Hispanic88%
Multiracial89%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled students>95%
Not limited English proficient94%
Academically gifted>95%

United States HistoryThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Black72%
Asian>95%
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities65%
Non-disabled students91%
Not limited English proficient90%
Academically gifted>95%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female86%
Male91%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities84%
Non-disabled students89%
Not limited English proficient89%

Civics and EconomicsThis District
All Students62%
Female57%
Male64%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled students79%
Not limited English proficient62%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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, 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

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1615

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic74%54%
Black, not Hispanic18%31%
Hispanic6%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program32%34%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,167$7,954
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%63%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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