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Elizabeth Seawell Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 563 students

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5 stars

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Posted February 17, 2012

We have been with Seawell a few years now. We are happy with it and have gotten to know the principal, who I think is wonderful - a good and serious leader who listens to parents. She got directly involved in a situation I was dealing with this year and I appreciate very much that it could have turned out very differently with a different kind of leader. Our son has a wonderful, experienced teacher this year who is helping him love learning again. He is advanced academically and has made huge strides in reading and math after a demoralizing year last year. We have had mixed experiences with the teaching quality, and last year was a bad year for many of the kids in his class. It does depend on which teacher you get, though I have faith that the majority of teachers are good. We had many volunteer opportunities in the past and this sense of community is what we had loved. However, for whatever reason this year, communication was almost non-existent, and we have not been contacted about the volunteer opportunities that we had signed up for. Our son LOVES the school - nice kids and caring teachers - and we are happy overall.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2012

I have had one child graduate from Seawell and another just started. Compared to other schools I know well in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, Seawell stands out for having happy, hard-working teachers and approachable, hands-on principals. The parent community is actively involved, participating not only by reading in the classroom, helping with art class, but also volunteering to maintain a wonderful hands-on critter corner, improve the landscaping, and soon build a school veggie garden. I have no complaints.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2008

When settling in the Triangle area, we chose Chapel Hill because we had heard that the schools were the best in the area. We've been at Seawell 2 years. Our daughter had one great year (this year) and one mediocre, attitude-damaging year (last year). Of course, that can happen anywhere--and, at the elementary level the individual classroom teacher is the deciding factor in your child's experience. Last year, we were unlucky; this year we were very lucky. I am pleased by the range of 'extras' my daughter receives, including Spanish 3 days a week and a gym program that really teaches her about fitness and health rather than simply playing games. So, overall we are pleased. Our daughter has made great progress in reading and math and found a love for Spanish. We wish the science program had better support.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2004

A wonderful school with dedicated administration and teachers. Even though Seawell is a bit over its capacity, you would never know it by how smoothly things run. Great multicultural experience for all. Highly recommended.
—Submitted by susan haas, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%
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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%
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 Students>95%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black80%
Asian>95%
Hispanic86%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency92%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students89%
Female93%
Male86%
Black30%
Asian>95%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students90%
Limited English proficiency83%
Proficient in English89%
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%
Black>95%
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black92%
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities92%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English>95%
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%
Black82%
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black82%
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students>95%
Female95%
Male>95%
Black91%
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial93%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
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-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 47% 54%
Asian/Pacific Islander 29% 2%
Black 17% 31%
Hispanic 7% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 14%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9115 Seawell School Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Phone: (919) 967-4343

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