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Southwood Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 666 students

 

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Posted October 2, 2008

We moved here from out of state, we picked this area for the school. We are very pleased with the principle. She is in it for the kids! There are a lot of good teachers that care too!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2008

My child has gone to this school since she was in kindergarden. We have had bumps in the road but this school is awesome. I love the princ. coley. She really is for our children and their future. I pray they get the new school built b4 my next daughter starts. I agree with the other parent way to over crowed. but everyone seems to handle it to the best of their ability with what they have.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2008

This is the best by far of any school I have ever enrolled a child in in 26 yrs. the teachers are great, the curriculum is great and all the office personell are pleasant and helpful. The teachers do their utmost best to help the child learn and take in to consioderation the whole family situation when dealing with a problem child to find the best solution for the child to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2008

MY child is in 1st grd. here. We are pleased with the teachers They are Great! Our problem is how over crowded the school is. This is actually 2 schools crammed into one. Its a shame our children have to suffer because the School Board/Superintendent has done nothing to rezone or look at this problem. But they can build a new elem school for TYRO . This is absurd!! Over 1100 Children in one place is CRAZY its no wonder half the school is out sick all year. Some need address this situation and make some changes instead of IGNORING it !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2007

I am happy with the overall job the teachers are doing at Southwood. My daughter is a first grader this year. I was pleased with her teacer and assistant teacher in kindergarten they were excellent. Misty
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 5, 2004

This was my child's first year at this school 2003/2004. She loved it so did I. The teachers are great! they have great communication skills and always let me know what was going on.
—Submitted by KELLE GIBSON, 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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
63%
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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
64%
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 Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities73%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency67%
Proficient in English91%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female67%
Male70%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracial40%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities73%
Non-disabled students68%
Limited English proficiency56%
Proficient in English70%
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 Students91%
Female>95%
Male87%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English93%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English74%
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 Students87%
Female90%
Male85%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities59%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency80%
Proficient in English88%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students70%
Female81%
Male62%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities18%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English71%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students74%
Female81%
Male69%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency<5%
Proficient in English78%
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 81% 53%
Hispanic 8% 13%
Black 5% 26%
Two or more races 4% 4%
Asian 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 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 62%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ashley Lemley
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (336) 357-5227

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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5850 Nc Hwy 8
Lexington, NC 27292
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