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Joseph W Grier Academy

Public | K-5 | 870 students

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Posted January 15, 2011

I was visiting from NJ in December. My granddaughter Aniyah Falconi-Giles is in Mrs. K kindergarden class. I attended the Winter concert. What a treat, afterwards Aniyah and I went shopping in the school boutique. I told Mrs. K, I would donate lanyards to her class for the students ID's. I will be receiving them sometime this week. Please give her this message.


Posted September 23, 2009

I love the programs, the teachers and the school is always clean
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2009

The teachers really care, they strive to be the best school, and they are working hard to get scores up.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2009

I have been very pleased with Joseph W. Grier. I was extremely nervous at first; bringing my child from a private school into CMS. JWG has made this transition very easy for me and my son. They encourage parent participation and have an open door policy which I love. I visit my son's class when at all possible and his teacher is very welcoming. Also she shows great interest in his academics. Thanks Ms. Smith! (kindergarten)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2007

J.W. Grier is one of the most rewarding school,They believe in working hard and partying hard by recognize their student for excellent in every area of education from prefect attendence to excellent grades. This school encourage their students to be their best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 25, 2006

My child has been at Joseph Grier for three years. He has been in Mrs. Stanley class every year. She has moved up with him from kindergarten to second grade and has really been an excellent teacher. I am told that the principal is one of the best in the CMS system. My experience at Joseph Grier has been a good one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2005

My children are thriving at Grier. There is a comfortable atmosphere and the teachers are extremely dedicated to their students and each other. There is a strong push for extracurricular activities--in fact, every student is a member of a club of their choosing. The Talent Development program is well run and the media center is phenomenal.
—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.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
57%

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

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
55%
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.

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
42%
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 Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
Black81%
Asian83%
Hispanic86%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency79%
Proficient in English86%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female68%
Male68%
Black62%
Asian83%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial89%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities<5%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiency54%
Proficient in English71%
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 Students82%
Female83%
Male80%
Black74%
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiency95%
Proficient in English80%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female65%
Male59%
Black58%
Asian75%
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities13%
Non-disabled students68%
Limited English proficiency35%
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 Students70%
Female73%
Male67%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English72%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students62%
Female62%
Male62%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiency19%
Proficient in English67%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students71%
Female66%
Male76%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiency38%
Proficient in English75%
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 64% 31%
Hispanic 28% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
White 4% 54%
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 72%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8330 Grier Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
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Phone: (980) 343-5671

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