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Gouge Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 302 students

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4 stars


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Posted December 14, 2007

I love gouge i have nothing but positive things to say.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2007

I am very happy with my daughter's progress so far, the programs seem fine. The principal is outstanding and has been one of the best I have seen in years!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2005

I have found Gouge Elementary to be a wonderful school. The administrative staff has always been very responsive and goes to great lenghts to provide a warm and caring environment. The school is a school of excellence because of the hard work of the staff and students. The students are then rewarded for this hard work. I find that teachers take the extra time to be creative and make the work fun yet productive. The one disappointment has been the lack of parent involvement. I think most are involved in their childs work but few want to help with extracurricular activities which also help the school and their child. I think Gouge is one of the best schools in the state and we are very fortunate to have this caliber of school in our small town.
—Submitted by 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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
83%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
71%
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 Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female60%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities73%
Non-disabled students68%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
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 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 disabilities86%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students86%
Female94%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities86%
Non-disabled students85%
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

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 54%
Hispanic 2% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black 0% 31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Colby Calhoun
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (828) 688-9344
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134 Laurel Street
Bakersville, NC 28705
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Phone: (828) 766-2260

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