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Welcome Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 636 students

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Posted October 9, 2010

The teachers Let them know that they are valuable, capable human beings and that they know they can succeed. They Give them positive feedback Support them in their daily school activities, sports, dealing with life experiences. They don't put children down. They focus on what their doing right and point it out to them . The teachers make the children accountable for their actions but in a positive way that builds confidence in them
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 17, 2009

My child is in Kindergarten and she loves each and every day. The teachers are so caring and willing to work closely with each student, no matter the situation. Our family cannot wait for our second child to start in a few years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2009

When I was a child I'll say welcome was a better school than it is today, my kids went to welcome and I wasn't happy with what I saw, teacher have to many favorites, and unfriendly teachers, my kids no longer attend welcome, and are doing great in their new school, and I've talk with alot of parents that feel this way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2007

This is the fourth year that my son has attended Welcome Elementary. And I have to say that I love his school! Everyone seems to truly care about the children and are looking out for their best interest at all times. I will be sad when he leaves this school in a couple of years. Keep up the good work Welcome!
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Posted December 8, 2006

Welcome is a great school. All 4 of my children have or are attending and we have always been pleased with their success throughout the years. Parent involvement is always high and we are always welcome and appreciated. The teachers are well qualified and really care about our children. Welcome is always a happy environment with friendly staff.
—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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
67%

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

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
80%

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 82% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
69%
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 Students88%
Female94%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female62%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students67%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English63%
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 Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black86%
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English85%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students65%
Female71%
Male60%
Black29%
Asian40%
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities35%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English66%
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 Students79%
Female78%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian>95%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students65%
Female59%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian60%
Hispanic56%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities23%
Non-disabled students72%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English66%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian>95%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English87%
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 87% 54%
Black 6% 31%
Hispanic 4% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
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
  • Amy Hyatt
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (336) 731-2799
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5701 Old Hwy 52
Lexington, NC 27295
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Phone: (336) 731-3361

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