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Oakwood Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 386 students

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Posted October 26, 2010

Both of my daughters attend Oakwood Elementary and we could not be more pleased with this neighborhood school. The PTA is extremely involved and does amazing things for the school. Oakwood is small enough that all teachers and administrators know every child at the school. This year (2010) we have a new AIG teacher and the PTA has planted an edible garden.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2008

I transferred my child to Oakwood from a local private school and have been thrilled with the morals, respect and responsibility this school instills along side teaching regular subjects. Oakwood has wonderful leadership and the teachers are the willing to work with parents to have a stable extended network of support for the students. They have a reading program that encourages all kids to read and learn. My child recently expressed in a speech the love he has for this school, I am so happy we chose this school for our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2008

Oakwood is an amazing establishment. My daughter has thrived here. While there are always some short comings, academically I have no issues with Oakwood at all. In other matters, I think that their priorities seem to be not necessarily in the right place. A great deal of money has been spent this year on building a walking track as well as a large wall mural. While I'm sure both will be useful to some degree, repeated request from students and parents to have something as simple as swings reinstalled on the playground has gone virtually ignored. The staff is very approachable and I feel very comfortable coming to them in the event of any concern. Our family loves Oakwood!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2007

Oakwood Elementary is full of wonderful teachers, administrators and involved parents. However, I think the curriculum is not challenging enough. There is not enough time spent on the average or excellent student because the system as it stands does not provide enough flexibility. I wish there was more language and creative arts and more P.E. classes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 12, 2007

my family has started our second generation at Oakwoood elementary this is a wonderful school. my daughter now is grown and is a R.N. now her children are on a great start to a good education at Oakwood. Thanks to all the staff
—Submitted by KAROL Thomason, a parent


Posted September 29, 2005

The best elementary school I've ever encountered. Beautiful, well-kept campus. Excellent learning environment for students. Fantastic teachers and faculty. Living in this school district, I wouldn't even consider sending my children to any other school... public or private.
—Submitted by C Hand, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
74%

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 82% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
68%
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 Students78%
Female83%
Male71%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency67%
Proficient in English82%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female78%
Male63%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English82%
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 Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English89%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students85%
Female81%
Male90%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiency75%
Proficient in English89%
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 Students68%
Female72%
Male66%
Black22%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency13%
Proficient in English77%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students63%
Female64%
Male63%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students67%
Limited English proficiency13%
Proficient in English71%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students62%
Female60%
Male63%
Black22%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students67%
Limited English proficiency13%
Proficient in English69%
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 51% 54%
Hispanic 28% 11%
Black 20% 31%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 56%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 Helms
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (828) 322-4980
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366 4th Street NW
Hickory, NC 28601
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Phone: (828) 322-1340

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