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Pathways Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 477 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted January 6, 2012

We love Pathways! My boys are in Kindergarten and 1st grade and both started at Pathways in Headstart Pre-K. Mrs. Sharpe was the most wonderful person! I couldn't have asked for a better teacher for them. Even now as they are getting older, they both still look forward to going to school every day b/c they love their teachers, friends, and classes. The principal, Mrs. Brimmer is fantastic with the kids and parents. I am honestly surprised that they do not have a higher "GreatSchool" Rating and am quite curious what we can do to improve that...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2011

Im not sure my kids are attending the same school. Yes. Everyone is nice, but they cant get the job done. I have 2 going/gone through that school. Day to day admin is a mess, security is lax; anyone can walk in, academics are shotty at best, when addressed the school board is not truly responsive. There isnt enough characters remaining for me to explain it all. If I were pressed to give this school a rating it would be a D+
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2011

I have a special needs child at Pathways. I am a strong advocate for all kids of all abilities and find that Pathways is wonderful in including all kids into their school. The staff at this school truly love your child and make sure each child is getting his/her needs met...they go above and beyond what is expected from a teacher!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2009

I am a parent of 2 children that attend Pathways Elementary. I absolutely love this school. Everyone is warm and friendly but most of all, they all have the best interests of the children at heart at all times, not just when the parent(s) are physically present.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2008

Pathways is all about what is best for the individual child. I have three very different children that attend and each child has received exactly what (s)he needs for growth and success. The principal is wonderful, the classes are fairly small and the environment is soooo warm and friendly. My children feel comfortable and 'special'; which I believe is essential for learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2007

This is a school when you drop your child off you have confidence that your child will be receiving the best education in a friendly and safe environment.
—Submitted by 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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
77%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%

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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
73%
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 Students90%
Female87%
Male93%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities77%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency67%
Proficient in English92%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students80%
Female84%
Male77%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities62%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency50%
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

Math

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities62%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students75%
Female79%
Male71%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities23%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English75%
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 Students80%
Female78%
Male81%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency60%
Proficient in English81%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students75%
Female78%
Male72%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency20%
Proficient in English79%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiency20%
Proficient in English79%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 53%
Black 13% 26%
Hispanic 8% 13%
Two or more races 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Asian 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 42%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Connie Brimmer
Associations
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Fax number
  • (919) 732-9142
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431 Strouds Creek Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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