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Chatham County Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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369 West Street
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Chatham County
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PH: (919) 542-3626

  • Grades PK-12
  • 7716 students
  • 16 schools

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 EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 56% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 58% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 50% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 63% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 57% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 63% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 73% (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 Students56%
Female58%
Male54%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracial46%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Free and reduced-price lunch32%
Not free and reduced-price lunch73%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students59%
Limited English proficiency11%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female75%
Male78%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracial59%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not free and reduced-price lunch86%
Students with disabilities64%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency63%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students58%
Female63%
Male53%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Multiracial51%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Free and reduced-price lunch37%
Not free and reduced-price lunch75%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students63%
Limited English proficiency23%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female70%
Male75%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracial72%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not free and reduced-price lunch85%
Students with disabilities37%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency46%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Female53%
Male48%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracial57%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Free and reduced-price lunch27%
Not free and reduced-price lunch71%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled students54%
Limited English proficiency19%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female62%
Male59%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracial61%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch43%
Not free and reduced-price lunch75%
Students with disabilities37%
Non-disabled students64%
Limited English proficiency41%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female69%
Male58%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracial55%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch50%
Not free and reduced-price lunch74%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students68%
Limited English proficiency39%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female72%
Male64%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracial55%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Free and reduced-price lunch55%
Not free and reduced-price lunch80%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students72%
Limited English proficiency44%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female57%
Male57%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracial76%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free and reduced-price lunch46%
Not free and reduced-price lunch65%
Students with disabilities28%
Non-disabled students60%
Limited English proficiency25%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Free and reduced-price lunch67%
Not free and reduced-price lunch76%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency47%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female69%
Male58%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracial62%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free and reduced-price lunch50%
Not free and reduced-price lunch72%
Students with disabilities32%
Non-disabled students67%
Limited English proficiency29%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracial73%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Free and reduced-price lunch69%
Not free and reduced-price lunch84%
Students with disabilities42%
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiency59%
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
 62% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 69% in 2008.

Algebra II
 59% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 67% in 2008.

English I
 71% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English I was 73% in 2008.

Biology
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 68% in 2008.

United States History
 73% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 67% in 2008.

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

Physics
 94% (2008)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2008.

Chemistry
 69% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 72% in 2008.

Civics and Economics
 65% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 69% in 2008.

Geometry
 65% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 71% (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 Students62%
Female66%
Male59%
Black34%
Asian83%
Hispanic48%
Multiracial52%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch40%
Not free and reduced-price lunch71%
Students with disabilities19%
Non-disabled students65%
Limited English proficiency28%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008


Algebra IIThis District
All Students59%
Female60%
Male56%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracial36%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free and reduced-price lunch53%
Not free and reduced-price lunch61%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students60%
Limited English proficiency56%

English IThis District
All Students71%
Female76%
Male67%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracial61%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not free and reduced-price lunch79%
Students with disabilities35%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency34%

BiologyThis District
All Students67%
Female68%
Male66%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free and reduced-price lunch50%
Not free and reduced-price lunch74%
Students with disabilities34%
Non-disabled students70%
Limited English proficiency27%

United States HistoryThis District
All Students73%
Female71%
Male76%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracial63%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch62%
Not free and reduced-price lunch78%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiency43%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female60%
Male56%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not free and reduced-price lunch57%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students61%
Limited English proficiency50%

PhysicsThis District
All Students94%
Female90%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not free and reduced-price lunch>95%
Non-disabled students94%

ChemistryThis District
All Students69%
Female65%
Male75%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracial46%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch61%
Not free and reduced-price lunch71%
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiency86%

Civics and EconomicsThis District
All Students65%
Female65%
Male65%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracial86%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch45%
Not free and reduced-price lunch75%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students68%
Limited English proficiency17%

GeometryThis District
All Students65%
Female64%
Male67%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracial53%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch47%
Not free and reduced-price lunch72%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students67%
Limited English proficiency46%
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.

More about the tests

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 Teachers

 
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1819
Grade 11819
Grade 22019
Grade 32019
Grade 42220
Grade 52221
Grade 62121
Grade 72021
Grade 81920
English I (high school)1316

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White56%55%
Hispanic23%10%
Black19%31%
Asian<1%2%
American Indian<1%1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged44%48%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,524$7,954
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%63%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures18%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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