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E K Powe Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 364 students

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5 stars

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Posted February 8, 2013

This is our neighborhood school and we could not be happier with it! The kindergarten teachers are the absolute best and I have heard nothing but good things about teachers in other grades! The community is amazing and dedicated - we are so excited to be a part of it. The teachers/parents at Powe really take advantage of every opportunity to create unique and wonderful learning environments (e.g., partnering with Schoolhouse of Wonder to have walking field trips, touring local farms, working with students at Duke and NCSSM to explore science, chess, etc). The afterschool program is fabulous and full of amazing art. Great, great, great school all around!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2012

Very nice school with the teachers so kind and interesting that we love them very much. my kid likes the maths and spelling classes. Thanks for their cares and interesting classes for the multinational students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

I love E.K. Powe because it has become a community in and of itself. I love that within one month of the start of kindergarten, my daughter knew the names of all the teachers and administrators, and they knew hers. I love that they promote many avenues towards learning and try to find the right learning style of every student. I love their inclusivity, their faculty, their administration, their parent community, but mostly the students. And I love that the students love and respect each other. Thank you for this opportunity to share my profound feelings about a truly unique institution.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

E.K. Powe is a small school with a big heart. Dedicated teachers and committed parents create a great community for teaching children. It's a wonderful place to be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

It serves a diverse neighborhood with many interesting programs and it is a partner with Duke University to improve student achievement and build town-gown relations.


Posted June 20, 2008

EK Powe teachers are very dedicated and love their students and families. The school has a very diverse population which makes for a wonderful atmosphere of tolerance and acceptance. Keep working hard soaring eagles...you will continue to SOAR!


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.

About these ratings

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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
56%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
32%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
52%
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 Students79%
Female85%
Male75%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities73%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiency85%
Proficient in English77%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students40%
Female55%
Male31%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students44%
Limited English proficiency39%
Proficient in English41%
Academically gifted88%
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 Students79%
Female78%
Male79%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiency54%
Proficient in English86%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students48%
Female41%
Male55%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled students54%
Limited English proficiency15%
Proficient in English58%
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 Students72%
Female81%
Male62%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiency64%
Proficient in English74%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students53%
Female55%
Male50%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities18%
Non-disabled students61%
Limited English proficiency29%
Proficient in English61%
Academically gifted91%

Science

All Students67%
Female71%
Male62%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiency36%
Proficient in English77%
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 51% 31%
Hispanic 33% 11%
White 15% 54%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 9N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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913 9th Street
Durham, NC 27705
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Phone: (919) 560-3963

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