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Merry Oaks Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 622 students

 

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Posted April 30, 2010

My children have been attending this school for 5 years now and I have had my ups and downs with the school but my children have grown and learned a lot during their time there. The teachers that I have encountered really seem to care about the students and Mrs. Morgan really is a great help to some of the students. My middle daughter had some emotional and educational issues and Mrs Morgan was really a shinning light for her. Also Mrs Santoro, a third grade teacher there, is one of the best teachers I have ever had the pleasure to work with. She was my child's second and then third grade teacher and has been a huge part of why my middle daughter has thrived the way she has. All in all, not a bad environment for children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2010

The Principal, teachers, and staff at this school are so dedicated and caring that the students can't help but achieve excellence !


Posted March 7, 2008

Great environment in this rich in diversity school. Very pleased to be a parent involved at merry Oaks. Mrs. Morgan (psychologist) is truly a gem and a breath of fresh air. She always seems to have a thoughtful take on any situation.
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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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
46%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
62%

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 82% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
66%
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 Students56%
Female43%
Male68%
Black41%
Asian46%
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities14%
Non-disabled students62%
Limited English proficiency60%
Proficient in English51%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students37%
Female26%
Male47%
Black34%
Asian18%
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities7%
Non-disabled students41%
Limited English proficiency31%
Proficient in English43%
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 Students81%
Female82%
Male79%
Black67%
Asian>95%
Hispanic87%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiency80%
Proficient in English81%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female60%
Male54%
Black55%
Asian25%
Hispanic63%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students61%
Limited English proficiency23%
Proficient in English72%
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 Students76%
Female69%
Male81%
Black78%
Asian53%
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiency64%
Proficient in English85%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students52%
Female42%
Male59%
Black75%
Asian6%
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students54%
Limited English proficiency25%
Proficient in English72%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students53%
Female41%
Male62%
Black58%
Asian16%
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities<5%
Non-disabled students59%
Limited English proficiency31%
Proficient in English70%
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
Hispanic 54% 13%
Black 31% 26%
Asian 10% 2%
Two or more races 4% 4%
White 2% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 97%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Philip Steffes
Fax number
  • (980) 343-6505

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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3508 Draper Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
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