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J H Gunn Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 704 students

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Posted January 15, 2008

I am very involved in my children's education. This is a great school. The teachers and administration have high expectations for all students at J H Gunn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2007

I am a parent who has 1 child that has attended K-3rd so far and with the change in principals came a change in teacher retention. I also do not like the demographics and feel they are unequal and feel teachers spend entirely too much time disciplining children and not educating. Sadly, we are seeking another school to insure my child's education is the primary focus.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2007

k-3rd. Fought to get an education at this school, gave up and sold my house to get away from this school system. White is the minority. English is the second language, worried about my childs saftey. Glad to be somewhere else.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2005

I cannot say it loud enough - i love J.H. Gunn! this is my son's 2nd year there and i cannot think of a better school for him to attend. The teachers are caring and loving towards the students. The principal, ms. 'G' treats them as if they are her own and has a hands on relationship with them. Ms. Pendergrass was my son's 3rd grade teacher and she and i were side-by-side partners in his education. She cared for him, called me when she had concerns, and kept him close to her heart, she is an exceptional teacher, she teaches the whole child. This year my son was blessed to be assigned in ms. Price.....She is awesome to say the least. We will be moving out of the district and the fact that my son will no longer be attending J.H. Gunn brings tears to my eyes.
—Submitted by Concerned Parent, 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.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
52%
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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
65%
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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
47%
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%
Female74%
Male79%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiency54%
Proficient in English81%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female62%
Male58%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities15%
Non-disabled students68%
Limited English proficiency33%
Proficient in English66%
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 Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiency73%
Proficient in English78%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students45%
Female56%
Male38%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities<5%
Non-disabled students55%
Limited English proficiency27%
Proficient in English48%
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 Students73%
Female79%
Male68%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English75%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students60%
Female68%
Male52%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled students68%
Limited English proficiency13%
Proficient in English63%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students57%
Female56%
Male59%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities6%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiency25%
Proficient in English59%
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
Black 53% 31%
Hispanic 32% 11%
White 12% 54%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 70%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7400 Harrisburg Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
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Phone: (980) 343-6477

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