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W M Irvin Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 660 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 31, 2012

I have had nothing but great experiences from Irvin. I have been part of the Irvin family for a little over a year and they have been welcoming and very responsive. The teachers and staff obviously care about our kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 20, 2012

My son left a very prominent charter school and was forced to go to this school. The first day I was there they set me down and told me this was a school of choice. I then had two other schools to choose from. They told me I had to choose this school and my school of choice. I told them that was not an option rather an ultimatum! I check the box of my choice school and refuse to select another school. As a parent I knew from the start Irvin was not a good fit socially and academically for my child. Then the sent me a email that I have been granted my choice to keep my child at Irvin.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2011

My daughter is in the 3rd grade here and has been here from K. She has done very well and we are deeply pleased with all the work that the staff is willing and goes beyond to guide our child to the best of her abilities. I very pleased with W.M. Irvin! Keep up the great job!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

My grandson is a wonderful, special needs child and everyone at Irvin has gone above and beyond to help him succeed. They keep me informed and are always positive about his abilitie.


Posted August 5, 2009

I just want to say 'Thank You' to the entire staff of the Irving Elementary school for treating our family with the utmost respect and professionalism.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2006

This school is great. It has great teachers,staff and technology. It has won many awards. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 21, 2005

My child and I really enjoy Irvin Elementary. I love the organization of Dr. Kelly Propst, Principal. She is the best. She is always doing things that make the students and parents feel involved. She does not ask her staff to do anything she is not doing. ie: She lets children out of cars on some mornings with the rest of staff. I am very pleased with the quality of techers my child has had. I cannot speak for all the teachers, but for the majority all are just super nice and well prepared to help your child academically. If I ever had any problems, Dr. Propst is there to listen. Most of the teachers are ready, willing and able to answer any questions I have.
—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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
61%
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.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
64%
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.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
57%
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 Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiency46%
Proficient in English73%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students38%
Female40%
Male36%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities13%
Non-disabled students44%
Limited English proficiency12%
Proficient in English46%
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 Students77%
Female80%
Male75%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiency64%
Proficient in English79%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students61%
Female57%
Male65%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students65%
Limited English proficiency29%
Proficient in English66%
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 Students69%
Female74%
Male64%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency53%
Proficient in English71%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students52%
Female56%
Male49%
Black34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities28%
Non-disabled students56%
Limited English proficiency6%
Proficient in English59%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students54%
Female55%
Male54%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
Multiracial40%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students58%
Limited English proficiency6%
Proficient in English61%
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
White 59% 54%
Black 21% 31%
Hispanic 19% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 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 50%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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1400 Gold Rush Drive
Concord, NC 28025
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Phone: (704) 782-8864

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