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Topsail Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 510 students

Community Rating

5 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
Based on 1 rating
2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
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Posted April 30, 2013

If you are looking for a great school,Topsail Elementary is the best! Our three kids had some really great teachers and learned so much academically! The Secretary treats everyone like family and the Principle makes every effort to be involved in all activities. All staff are great and we wish them greatly!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2013

We just moved into this area and we are very pleased with Topsail Elementary. The teachers are wonderful, caring people that also let you know what your child needs to work on to become a better student!! My daughter is challenged and enjoys being at school! We are very glad our children are Ospreys. The principal is also very visible before during and after school! She is a great leader!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 18, 2012

The administration, teachers and parents are so involved and care greatly about all the children that attend this school. My son absolutely loves going to TES! Also, he has loved everyone of his teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2011

My son attended North for 3 years prior to us being redistricted, after they opened Topsail. It was the best blessing we could have asked for. He received specialized help that I asked for every year at North, but never received. The principle is the most caring, dedicated person I have ever meet. We have been with Topsail for the last 2 years.
—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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
79%

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 Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities78%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English84%
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 Students94%
Female92%
Male94%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities75%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English94%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English81%
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%
Female86%
Male91%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students81%
Female78%
Male84%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English82%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students86%
Female78%
Male93%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English86%
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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17385 US Hwy 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
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Phone: (910) 270-1977

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