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Ephesus Road Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 435 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 7, 2013

My family and I recently moved from CA to Chapel Hill because of the schools. We are more than impressed with Ephesus. The Principal, Mrs. Creamer, is amazing. She knows all the kids names even after the first day. She takes a real interest in the students. My daughter loves French that she is taking for 3 days a week in first grade. The technology in the school is impressive. My daughter's class told a story about snowmen using I-pads. I like the way they reward children with special activities instead of with food. They are very active in their antibullying campaigns and the security seems top notch (after school security is a little questionable.) Overall, we've been VERY impressed with Ephesus and can't complain a bit! Highly recommend!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

It's a real neighborhood school that is welcoming to all families. If the whole world could be ike Ephesus, there would be peace!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

I am a grandmother who home schooled my granddaughter last year because her needs were not being met. This is her first year at Ephesus and already the school is addressing her needs and my granddaughter is feeling more confident with each passing day
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Ephesus is a warm and welcoming school that tries hard to balance the needs of a population that is diverse in economics, race, learning styles, and educational readiness.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2008

A wonderful, attentive, fun, expert set of staff who care deeply for the progress and welfare of each child at the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2007

Fabulous school with outstanding teachers, and a great principal. Its fun, the kids are well behaved and as a parent I will miss the school when my daughter graduates. I give it my highest recommmendation.
—Submitted by rene delavarre, 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.

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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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
79%
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

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
79%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
92%

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 Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black87%
Asian75%
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency71%
Proficient in English91%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students63%
Female68%
Male56%
Black40%
Asian50%
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiency19%
Proficient in English73%
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 Students90%
Female>95%
Male86%
Black64%
Asian91%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English88%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students77%
Female76%
Male77%
Black27%
Asian82%
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiency42%
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

Math

All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Black80%
Asian93%
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency79%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students85%
Female80%
Male90%
Black70%
Asian86%
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency57%
Proficient in English92%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Black80%
Asian93%
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency64%
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 50% 54%
Black 27% 31%
Hispanic 15% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 2%
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 36%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1495 Ephesus Ch Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Phone: (919) 929-8715

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