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River Oaks Academy

Public | K-5 | 608 students

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2 stars

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Posted September 11, 2012

Since the new school year, I have seen some improvements. There is a bit more friendliness and parent involvement encouragement. But I am not sure why the main front office lady (first initial starts with a C) seems like she is not happy to be there. I wish she would find another job if she does not like working there. I have been to other schools in CMS (older schools, newer schools) and the front office administrators have been pleasant. Not too overly happy-but pleasant. There is a new older lady in there that is nice, but the one that has been there for some time (I would rather not place her name in this) can come off pretty harsh. Here is a tip for her or something that her management should share with her- Even though every parent and student is not easy to deal with, she needs to remember that she is getting paid for what she does at the school (unless she is volunteering, which I doubt.) She needs to provide good customer service. Everyone provides customer service. There is NO job where you have NO customers. Please treat everyone like you would like to be treated when you come into a business. The teachers should not talk to the parents like we are children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2012

This school is ok I'm not Please with the Teacher that my son has she get upset very easy and she put the child on Yellow or pink then emails the parent to let him or her know that the child is not listening and that they neeed to come and talk to them. she doesnt have time for Conference with the parents. If she doent have the patience with kid this is not her field. This school need to do better and helping our kids in everything. Concerned Parent.......
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 14, 2011

My daughter attended this school and it's all about numbers. Teacher are Frustrated so they take it out on the childrens. The school is ran like a military camp that they push the kids so much that some of them act out aggressively to the teacher and other children. The bullying rate is off the map at this school the it's over looked because the principal only cares about number and walking around thinking she CUTE!!!. You have to stay on the teachers about updates on your child's progress in class or if he or she is having problems with classes work, you want hear from them, You have LAZY , UNCARING and unprofessional staff at the school that it was a nightmare for my child. It upsets me when you think a teacher can't do wrong and you blame the parent because you just want protect you child and get them the best education. It's hurtful!!!!! River Oaks will crush you child s education and destroy their dreams to become something in life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 23, 2011

This school has excellent teachers, leadership and academic programs. The faculty and staff really work hard to create the perfect learning environment and it shows.
—Submitted by 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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
n/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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
n/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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
n/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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students64%
Female64%
Male64%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiency60%
Proficient in English64%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students48%
Female52%
Male44%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities13%
Non-disabled students53%
Limited English proficiency10%
Proficient in English51%
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 Students90%
Female>95%
Male84%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female71%
Male78%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English75%
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 Students84%
Female80%
Male89%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled students90%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English77%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students71%
Female63%
Male80%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
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

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1015 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
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Phone: (980) 344-1020

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