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Forrest W Hunt Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 414 students

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Posted December 1, 2009

All of my children have attended Forrest W. Hunt. I have 2 children that are in their twenties and attended Forrest W. Hunt in the 90's; I also have a 7 year old that attends now. I feel that all my children have learned so much from the staff at Forrest W. Hunt. They have learned life skills as well as accademics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2008

this is the greatest school ,three or my four childern went here and its better than the private school my first son went to .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2007

I think Forrest Hunt has it covered from every aspect. Especially in security and their quality of teachers. I don't know much about the extra curricular programs but I'm sure they have the finest. This is top notch for elementary school. I am well pleased that my son attends there.
—Submitted by jean durham, 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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
65%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
73%

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 82% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
62%
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 Students91%
Female89%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English91%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female57%
Male86%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities20%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English69%
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 Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students64%
Female71%
Male58%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracial40%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English62%
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 Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracial89%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students70%
Female76%
Male65%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracial56%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English71%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students79%
Female79%
Male79%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English82%
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 70% 54%
Black 17% 31%
Hispanic 13% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Sally Blanton
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (828) 248-3286
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100 Forrest Hunt Drive
Forest City, NC 28043
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Phone: (828) 245-2161

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