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Waccamaw

Public | K-8 | 547 students

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Posted July 6, 2010

I have a 6 yr old that attends Waccamaw as well as several nieces and I really have nothing bad to say about the school other than its age is starting to show. Other than that the staff is excellent and my child is growing rapidly in a positive manner.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 10, 2007

Like the school, not a fan of the fundraising. As a parent, I dont feel welcomed in becoming a member of the pto. The forms I filled out in the beginging of the year, I never received a response nor an invite to join the pto. I feel that the school could be more organized and informative on certain situations... ie. dropping off and picking up.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2007

I am a mother of 3. All 3 go to Waccamaw. This school has along history with my family. I was the only generation not to go to school here. It is the best school for children to learn and grow at. They have understanding and hard working teacher. And, for that they should be noticed.
—Submitted by Lisa, a parent


Posted March 16, 2005

As a parent of two students I love the way my children are being education. This school has went out of their way to help my children get the eductoin they need for high school. Great stuff and I could never say thank-you to much for all the help the stuff and student body have giving my children and mysefl. So a big thank you all; keep up the great work. Love you all!!!!
—Submitted by TRACY MCKEITHAN, a teacher


Posted October 31, 2004

A great place! Students and staff are proud to say they are from Waccamaw. I am a former student, parent of students, and now employee of Waccamaw School. We are not just an 'elementary school' It is the only K-8 school in Brunswick County. Most recently rated as one of 28 top schools in the state as the best place to work.
—Submitted by a staff


Posted March 30, 2004

Waccamaw has provided a safe, disciplined and nurturing learning enviroment over the past 11 years for our children.
—Submitted by Renee Owens, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
73%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
75%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students89%
Female84%
Male93%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled students90%
Limited English proficiency83%
Proficient in English89%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female72%
Male79%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English79%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

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, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiency90%
Proficient in English91%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female75%
Male76%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiency60%
Proficient in English78%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

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, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students86%
Female82%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students75%
Female67%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English78%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students84%
Female79%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students90%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English87%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students95%
Female92%
Male>95%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students85%
Female92%
Male80%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students77%
Female74%
Male79%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English78%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English84%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English77%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students84%
Female79%
Male89%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English84%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 71% 54%
Black 15% 31%
Hispanic 13% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 61%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Beverly Marlowe
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (910) 287-5123
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5901 Waccamaw School Road NW
Ash, NC 28420
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Phone: (910) 287-6437

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