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Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 771 students

 
 
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Posted November 11, 2011

My son is in the 4th grade and reading and writing has always been his tough subject. This year he has improved in reading comprehension and writing. His current teacher is Mrs. Hollingworth she truly cares about her students and makes learning fun for the kids. The school also have online resources for the kids such as: study island, xtra math and these sites help with EOG testing. My rating is based on Mrs. Hollingworth's dedication to her students education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2011

Fantastic teachers. Not so hot leadership. I have two kids at this school and have been consistently impressed with the quality of the teaching staff - they are caring, motivated, and energetic, and absolutely dedicated to making sure their kids truly learn. I am considerably less impressed with the principal and school-wide communication and leadership. All we ever get are the broadcast phone calls which are annoying since they go so quickly you can't write anything down and invariably seem to ring during dinner. I also get the feeling that the school isn't particularly child-centered - last year's yearbook had the first five or six pages dedicated to various teachers and administrators, and oh, yeah, around page ten, there's some kids who hang out here too. If it weren't for the absolutely fantastic teachers we'd be looking for alternatives.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2011

Great School. Warm and friendly front desk. Caring, competent, and knowledgeable staff. The administration is wonderful. This school just opened but give it a chance. I think this school is one of the best I've seen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 17, 2011

Wake Co. Schools in general, has serious issues. Just watch the national news! Herbert Akins has been a disappointment. No use of technology, nothing to challenge students to read, low test scores, no school functions (except for a "select" few), Zero school spirit. Our former school in this system has lots of educational, community, and family centered programs. So far this year at HARES - zero - only a book fair with a rude clique of volunteers - no thanks! We are pestered to death by the PTA to donate for a shade structure (hello? bad economy! get a business to sponsor), yet they do nothing for our kids or the teachers. Cancelled a fun run, no field trips, no newsletters, outdated website. Only a random automated phone call with too much information to write down quickly, and your child will listen to it, so you will still have no clue what is going on at school. Teachers are the only saving grace. Pay cuts, no assistants, overcrowded classrooms, and no apparent direction from the admin make this an uphill battle for them. Our former school Holly Grove is outstanding, so it makes us score this school well below average.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2011

This school has caring individuals who work with the children and give everything they have. Staff and administation who do not work with my kids actually know their names. Some spend endless working for the children. The office staff is very helpful. I would highly recommend this school to others. The PTA has implemented some good things this year. Turnover has been low.
—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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
n/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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
n/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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
n/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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial63%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities52%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English86%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female79%
Male74%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracial63%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency89%
Proficient in English76%
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 Students91%
Female90%
Male91%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial89%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency71%
Proficient in English92%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female83%
Male73%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracial78%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiency57%
Proficient in English79%
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 Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracial90%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students90%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female80%
Male75%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracial70%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English79%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 63% 53%
Black 16% 26%
Hispanic 13% 13%
Two or more races 6% 4%
Asian 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

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2255 Herbert Akins Rd
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
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Phone: (919) 567-4100

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