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Idlewild Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 795 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 15, 2012

I was a student at Idlewild Elementary School and I enjoyed my years there and it set me up for a great transition into middle school.


Posted November 3, 2010

Idlewild is a great school and my son loves going everyday. The teachers and staff are wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2010

Second year at Idlewild. The staff and teachers are incredibly dedicated to all the students. Academics in the magnet program are second to none. My child is a person at this school, not just a number. My child has received opportunities not available at his home school including the elective program, clubs and academic competitions. Students are given the tools to succeed and encouraged to do so here. Glad to have found this school and looking forward to finishing elementary school here at Idlewild.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

Very disappointed with the school. Academics within the magnet program have been acceptable; however not worth the trade off of violent infractions and bullying that occur on the playground and especially the before and after school program. Also, county will only allow transfer back to home school on the quarter mark...... So, if your child is bullied and unhappy - you are stuck! They need some intensive work on bullying and playground safety within the mainstream school. Looking forward to going back to home school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2007

My son completed kindergarten at Idlewild and is now preparing to start first grade. I often refer to it as a hidden jewel. I am particularly pleased with the magnet program and the after-school program. The magnet program has exposed my child to things that I did not expect such as theatre, dance and different cultures. His reading and writing skills are on a third grade level. After-school has been a supreme blessing. This is not a baby sitting program. Your child focuses on his homework and is encouraged to not just do it, but to do it well. In addition Ms. Adderton helps the children to grow in terms of public performances, manners and doing what is right. Discipline is always at the fore front. It has not all been a day at the park, but I think that my family has grown so far with our time at Idlewild.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2004

When we had to give up home-schooling we were blessed with Idlewild. They respected and supported our religious views and we have had great success with all three of our children's tranistion into public education. This will be thier 3rd year and we purposely stayed in the area to guarantee this school. We highly recommend Idlewild to everyone!
—Submitted by Lynette, a parent


Posted March 17, 2004

I have a student in his 2nd.year at Idlewild. The staff has been very helpful and extremely concerned about my child. He has grown in maturity as well as educationally since he came to this school. He is held accountable for his actions and is encouraged to be the best that he can be. I have enjoyed his time here and look forward to him completing the remainder of his elementary education at this school. I am very involved with the school and participate in outside activities held by the school. There are lots of ways for a family to be involved and they work very hard to include all members of the child's family. What a breath of fresh air in the school system with so many issues and concerns for students, staff and the community.
—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.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
59%
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.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
59%
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 Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
Black70%
Asian>95%
Hispanic72%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency63%
Proficient in English81%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students68%
Female73%
Male63%
Black67%
Asian80%
Hispanic54%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiency44%
Proficient in English76%
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 Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency77%
Proficient in English90%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiency41%
Proficient in English81%
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 Students87%
Female84%
Male91%
Black83%
Asian>95%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities82%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiency71%
Proficient in English89%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female71%
Male76%
Black71%
Asian60%
Hispanic68%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiency29%
Proficient in English79%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students72%
Female66%
Male80%
Black68%
Asian70%
Hispanic70%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiency43%
Proficient in English77%
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
Black 56% 31%
Hispanic 30% 11%
White 10% 54%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 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 66%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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7101 Idlewild Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
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Phone: (980) 343-6411

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