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River Gate Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 682 students

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5 stars

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Posted July 31, 2011

My children have been at River Gate since it opened, and they have had a wonderful experience with caring teachers and excellent leadership. The school is new, safe, clean, and focuses strongly on making thoughtful and consistent use of the techonology availble. This technology consists of data projectors and classroom computers in every room. Some classrooms have SMARTboards as well. Students at River Gate receive a quality education that focuses on building character and attaining real-world problem solving skills to prepare them for their future careers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2011

This is a fairly new school. My children attended River Gate for the two years that it has been open. We have enjoyed being a part of the River Gate family! My children's teachers were the best they have had. Ms. Canzoneri, the guidance counselor at River Gate Elementary, was a God-send in helping my child who required special guidance. She went above and beyond. This school is great because of the teachers, the quality of education, and wonderful parent involvement. It will be very interesting to see how much greater the school can become now that a new principal is joining River Gate!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
80%

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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

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.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
73%

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 Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students90%
Limited English proficiency84%
Proficient in English88%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency63%
Proficient in English79%
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 Students85%
Female92%
Male79%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiency70%
Proficient in English87%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female86%
Male75%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency60%
Proficient in English82%
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%
Female89%
Male90%
Black82%
Asian86%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities75%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiency71%
Proficient in English91%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female85%
Male77%
Black74%
Asian71%
Hispanic68%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities42%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency<5%
Proficient in English86%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black80%
Asian>95%
Hispanic92%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiency71%
Proficient in English92%
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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15340 Smith Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
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Phone: (980) 344-1000

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