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Transylvania County Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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EOG Results
EOG Results By Subgroup
EOC Results
EOC Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

225 Rosenwald Ln
Brevard, NC 28712
Transylvania County
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PH: (828) 884-6173
FAX: (828) 884-9524

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Grades PK-12
3511 students
9 schools

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EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

77% (2011)

79% (2010)

75% (2009)

68% (2008)

91% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Math

87% (2011)

91% (2010)

88% (2009)

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

83% (2011)

79% (2010)

80% (2009)

71% (2008)

92% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

Math

90% (2011)

88% (2010)

84% (2009)

86% (2008)

78% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

82% (2011)

83% (2010)

84% (2009)

62% (2008)

93% (2007)

>=95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

Science

87% (2011)

88% (2010)

80% (2009)

55% (2008)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2011.

Math

87% (2011)

85% (2010)

91% (2009)

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

85% (2011)

85% (2010)

82% (2009)

66% (2008)

90% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math

85% (2011)

85% (2010)

85% (2009)

80% (2008)

80% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

82% (2011)

79% (2010)

74% (2009)

68% (2008)

92% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Math

89% (2011)

88% (2010)

86% (2009)

82% (2008)

76% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

81% (2011)

80% (2010)

81% (2009)

63% (2008)

92% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Science

89% (2011)

89% (2010)

88% (2009)

68% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

Math

92% (2011)

90% (2010)

90% (2009)

78% (2008)

73% (2007)

74% (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

70% (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

See North Carolina's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	72%
Black	89%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
Multiracial	93%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	45%
Non-disabled students	82%
Limited English proficiency	46%
Not limited English proficient	78%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	83%
Black	>95%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Multiracial	93%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	61%
Non-disabled students	91%
Limited English proficiency	85%
Not limited English proficient	87%

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Multiracial	74%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	>95%
Students with disabilities	53%
Non-disabled students	88%
Limited English proficiency	50%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Academically gifted	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	89%
Male	90%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Multiracial	95%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	>95%
Students with disabilities	63%
Non-disabled students	94%
Limited English proficiency	>95%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Academically gifted	>95%

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	79%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Multiracial	55%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	46%
Non-disabled students	90%
Limited English proficiency	40%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Academically gifted	>95%

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	87%
Black	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Multiracial	60%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	58%
Non-disabled students	93%
Limited English proficiency	60%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Academically gifted	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	87%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Multiracial	70%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	58%
Non-disabled students	93%
Limited English proficiency	60%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Academically gifted	>95%

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	82%
Black	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Multiracial	82%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	56%
Non-disabled students	89%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Academically gifted	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	90%
Male	80%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Multiracial	94%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	44%
Non-disabled students	90%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Academically gifted	>95%

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
Black	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Multiracial	60%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	>95%
Students with disabilities	52%
Non-disabled students	86%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Academically gifted	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	88%
Black	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Multiracial	80%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	58%
Non-disabled students	93%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Academically gifted	>95%

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	82%
Black	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
Multiracial	71%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	60%
Non-disabled students	84%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Academically gifted	>95%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	88%
Male	91%
Black	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Multiracial	86%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	>95%
Students with disabilities	67%
Non-disabled students	92%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Academically gifted	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	91%
Black	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	>95%
Multiracial	86%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	>95%
Students with disabilities	77%
Non-disabled students	94%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Academically gifted	>95%

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading	This District
Subgroup results not available

Writing	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	64%
Black	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Multiracial	71%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	18%
Non-disabled students	76%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Academically gifted	92%

Math	This 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

EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I

82% (2011)

90% (2010)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2011.

Algebra II

92% (2011)

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

English I

89% (2011)

95% (2010)
The state average for English I was 81% in 2011.

Biology

90% (2011)

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

United States History

86% (2011)

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

Physical Science

87% (2011)

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

Civics and Economics

92% (2011)

84% (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

Compare all high schools in this district

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 I	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	78%
Black	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Multiracial	88%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	36%
Non-disabled students	89%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Academically gifted	>95%

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Algebra II	This District
All Students	92%
Female	>95%
Male	87%
Black	75%
Asian	>95%
Hispanic	80%
Multiracial	67%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	63%
Non-disabled students	93%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Academically gifted	>95%

English I	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	83%
Black	85%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Multiracial	87%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	>95%
Students with disabilities	46%
Non-disabled students	95%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Academically gifted	>95%

Biology	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	>95%
Multiracial	80%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	49%
Non-disabled students	>95%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Academically gifted	>95%

United States History	This District
All Students	86%
Female	81%
Male	92%
Black	91%
Asian	>95%
Hispanic	>95%
Multiracial	89%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	81%
Non-disabled students	86%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Academically gifted	>95%

Physical Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
Black	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Multiracial	>95%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	62%
Non-disabled students	92%
Not limited English proficient	87%

Civics and Economics	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	94%
Black	>95%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Multiracial	88%
American Indian	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	62%
Non-disabled students	93%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Academically gifted	>95%

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.

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	86%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	10%	31%
Hispanic	3%	11%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	1%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	47%	34%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,368	$7,954

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	63%
Student and staff support	8%	10%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	17%	17%

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