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Johnston Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 379 students
 

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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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
53%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
48%
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 Students74%
Female77%
Male72%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiency67%
Proficient in English77%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female73%
Male47%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiency33%
Proficient in English69%
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 Students76%
Female83%
Male69%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled students90%
Limited English proficiency86%
Proficient in English72%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female71%
Male39%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled students63%
Limited English proficiency29%
Proficient in English64%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 46% 54%
Hispanic 25% 11%
Black 23% 31%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 80%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

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

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • NC School of Distinction (2003)
  • NC School of Distinction (2004)
  • NC School of Distinction (2005)

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Dance

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
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School basics

School start time
  • 8:00
School end time
  • 2:30
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Charlotte Hipps
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (828) 252-7653

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
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  • Painting
Music
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  • Dance
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