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Washington Park Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 319 students

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Posted March 6, 2007

I think Washington Park is a wonderful school. The principal is very friendly and is willing to answer any questions you may have at ANY time. The teachers are always smiling. One thing I do not like is their AIG program is pitiful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2006

W.P.S. is a great school and the staff strives to provide the best education available through new technology equipment and literature. The staff encourages each child to set goals and willing to extend additional help for those who need it to achieve accordingly. At Washington Park Elementary there are many opportunities to get involved all you have to do is make yourself available. Parental Involvement through the PTA has been amazing this year. 'Hats off to each of you'. Congratulations for receiving the 'Blue Key Award' from the North Carolina PTA.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2006

Both my sons attended this school. Overall we were very happy. However, I have found this school not to be very personal and caters to a select group of parents, as does the rest of the county. We have never felt a part of this school. Most teachers do not have a genuine concern for students. The principal is very head strong, firm, yet at times not receptive to parents. Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Jorgenson, Mrs. Shapiro, Mrs. McCall, Mrs. Massey, and Mrs. Quick are the best. This school is making strong strides in academics, but some children are still slipping through the cracks. The entire school system is very impersonable and difficult to get along with. We work very hard with our children to get them where they are, with select support from teachers.
—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.

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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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
54%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
57%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
67%
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 Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities90%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female67%
Male55%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students59%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English59%
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 Students81%
Female79%
Male82%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students66%
Female61%
Male71%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English67%
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%
Female86%
Male93%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian>95%
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students73%
Female82%
Male67%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian80%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English73%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students71%
Female68%
Male73%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian80%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English71%
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
Black 51% 31%
White 36% 54%
American Indian/Alaska Native 6% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Hispanic 3% 11%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • William 'Billy' Hardy
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (910) 277-4349
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1225 S Caledonia Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
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Phone: (910) 277-4364

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