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Gardners Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 309 students

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Posted May 27, 2008

My daughter has excelled at this school. The teachers are knowledgeable and really care for the wellbeing of the students. Mr. Witchey, the guidance counselor is wonderful. The front office staff know all of the children and are fair. I have really respected the principals (3 in my daughter's time there) and feel they run a tight ship. All in all, it has been a honor to be a Gardners Cub parent for 5 years. Any child will benefit from this small, well run school.
—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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
86%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
71%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
75%
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 Students>95%
Female93%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency89%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female82%
Male>95%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiency78%
Proficient in English91%
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%
Female94%
Male85%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiency78%
Proficient in English92%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female79%
Male69%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiency67%
Proficient in English77%
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 Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency88%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students94%
Female89%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency75%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency88%
Proficient in English>95%
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 41% 54%
Black 32% 31%
Hispanic 26% 11%
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 66%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Pamela Walthall
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (252) 399-7895
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Elm City, NC 27822
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