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Y E Smith Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 360 students

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Posted October 12, 2010

YE Smith is NEEMs target school in the Lets Move and Chefs Move to Schools initiative because the energy and buy in from all parties is in place
—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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
33%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
38%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
40%
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%
Female74%
Male60%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiency79%
Proficient in English61%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students40%
Female48%
Male32%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students44%
Limited English proficiency37%
Proficient in English42%
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 Students71%
Female75%
Male68%
Black66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiency67%
Proficient in English72%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students45%
Female54%
Male38%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities56%
Non-disabled students43%
Limited English proficiency42%
Proficient in English46%
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 Students80%
Female71%
Male85%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency93%
Proficient in English76%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students53%
Female48%
Male56%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students56%
Limited English proficiency64%
Proficient in English49%
Academically gifted75%

Science

All Students76%
Female71%
Male79%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiency93%
Proficient in English71%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 69% 31%
Hispanic 28% 11%
White 3% 54%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 77%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2410 E Main Street
Durham, NC 27703
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Phone: (919) 560-3900

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