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Francine Delany New School for Children

Charter | K-8 | 154 students

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Posted November 22, 2010

My daughter just started attending Francine Delany in 8th grade. We are so sorry she wasn't able to go there sooner! She previously attended a large public middle school. We are so impressed by the amount of time and attention the staff shows our daughter. Our daughter said, "My teacher actually is interested in what I have to say." Her homeroom teacher is always ready to suggest a new book to read according to her interests.She also said her assignments there have meaning to her. - She enjoys school again! Thank you staff at Francine Delaney!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2009

My son has been at Francine Delany since he was in kindergarten. He is thriving in the intimate, warm environment the school offers. He is receiving a great education and, best of all, he is being helped to develop a curious, sharp and open mind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2009

I have had 1 child graduate from Francine Delany and one child starting. The education and care the teachers show each child and the daily individual instruction each child receives is exceptional. The sense of community between the teachers, students and parents creates an ideal learning environment for all types of children. The small class sizes and the teacher's ability to teach 'outside of the box' makes learning fun.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2009

Great teachers and staff. Positive learning environment.Prepares our children for life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

The individual attention my child gets along with parent interaction...having a private school feel without the cost.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

It is a place where kids are encouraged to really be themselves and are challenged to grow academically and personally!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

This school has the most hard working teachers I have ever seen!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

Francine Delany is as much about nuturing the whole child as an individual as it is about growing each child acadmically.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

Great teachers, small class sizes, a lot of attention to caring for each individual student and their specific needs makes Francine Delaney a fantastic school for my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

While many schools promote the slogan 'No Child Left Behind' many children in the public system truly do get left behind for many different and varying reasons. Francine Delany (although a public school) works diligently to make sure this does not happen. The classrooms are small and the teachers have assistants. The older children help the younger children and the school, as a whole, has a 'this is my extended family' feel. Students learn to volunteer and giveback to the neighboring community and parents support the teachers by volunteering their time. Every teacher is highly certified and dedicated to the needs of their students. Children with disabilities are supported, strengthen and given every tool needed to succeed. They are not hidden away or removed from classrooms, they are part of the school community; and, because of this other children (who do not have disabilities) learn patience, kindness and tolerance. There is no better school than Francine Delany New School for Children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

My son comes home from school happy and stimulated. He says school is awesome! They have kindergarten buddies and they get to write stories. We love Francine Delany!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

The kids just put on a performance today that tugged at our heart strings and reinforced the reason that we chose to apply for Charter schools! The focus on community and supporting all students no matter what their abilities, needs and gifts, helps to reaffirm that there is hope for a brighter tomorrow. These teachers and staff members have hearts of gold and put all of their effort and love into making sure that each child succeeds! I wish that I had the pooprtunity to attend a school like Francine Delaney New School For Children!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

My children's teachesr are on top of their communication! Not only are they encouraging my children in the classroom, but they are present at important events that my children participate in after school as well. We share the common goal of creating an environment that fosters a love for learning, and back each other up in finding the best way to make that a reality!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

Very individualized educational experience by a competent and energetic staff whom the children love.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

Francine Delany New School For Children is a very special place filled with love and attention to every child's learning style and ability. Each classroom creates an amazing family of students, parents and teachers who participate in helping every child within that class learn, share and grow.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2009

Francine Delany New School for Children is an amazing Charter School in Asheville, NC. Our close community of teachers, parents and students provides our children with an enthusiastic, authentic learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2009

Excellent teachers, beautiful campus, staff work as a team, tremendous sense of community, children caring for one another, improving every year, my son loves it and I am thrilled that his younger brother will be able to go there as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

I believe in the kind of education we provide. It is high quality, individualized, and fosters thoughtful creative thinkers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

I love Francine Delany School because they teach a curriculum full of lessons in social justice, compassion and good community building skills as well as academics. Our school takes the students' education very seriously and makes sure that all their needs are being met. They teach social skills,musical skills, drama, independent thinking and learning and how to contribute positively to our world:locally and globally. In my eyes we are creating leaders who will forge the future. The teachers are incredibly dedicated, intelligent individuals who care for each child and recognize their strengths and challenges individually. I feel lucky that my children are part of such an amazing community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

It is a great school. They have really caring, and hard working teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
63%
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.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
82%
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.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
65%
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.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
56%
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.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
69%

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.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%

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

All Students89%
Female78%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English89%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female78%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English72%
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 Students94%
Female>95%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English94%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
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 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 Students72%
Female70%
Male75%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English72%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female80%
Male75%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English78%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female70%
Male63%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English67%
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 Students82%
Female88%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English82%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female88%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
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 Students94%
Female>95%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English94%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
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 Students94%
Female88%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English94%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female75%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students75%
Female63%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English75%
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

Algebra I

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

2012

 
 
n/a

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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled studentsn/a
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Academically giftedn/a
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 75% 54%
Black 19% 31%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Hispanic 3% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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119 Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
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Phone: (828) 236-9441

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