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Lillington-Shawtown Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 619 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 16, 2011

I'm a former student of this school , I attended this school when it was buliet from 3-5th grade. It's a very good grade school. The teachers and our princaple was great.


Posted April 19, 2010

LSES is one of the greatest schools in Harnett County. Parent Involvement is up and the students and staff work very hard under the leadership of Linda Stewart. Scores have soared in the past seven years and most students are on grade level.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

LSES does not have 50% Exceptional Children. It has a gifted program and students who are very high academically. Students are not identified at this school for disabilities. They are bused from other school districts simply because of the skilled staff and the location of the school - it is located in the hub of the county. Test scores are very high at LSES.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2008

I have a special needs pre-school student at LSES. The reason this schools has such a high number of pupils with learning disabilities is because they are one of the few schools in Harnett County that are equipped to educate children with more needs. My child's teacher is great - and my child has made tremendous strides since he has attended. However, I am not impressed with the administration. It really bothers me that I am not allowed to observe my 3 year old. Apparently it is a school board ruling - but it is absurd! Especially when we are talking about 3 and 4 year olds where the parents and child could benefit from some of the things practiced in the classroom. Consistency and cooperation are imperative for special needs kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 30, 2007

I think LSES is a wonderful school! Both of my children are doing well. The teachers are committed to teaching students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2007

Teachers and staff seem to be committed to helping all children learn.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 3, 2006

After comparing this school to other elementary schools (within 10 miles) I feel that the fact that 50% of pupils are identified with learning disabilities is rather odd. I have come to the conclusion that the true purpose of identifying these pupils is for modifying end of grade test scores. If I had known these facts prior to my purchasing my home, I would have researched a school with more favorable outcomes.
—Submitted by Beverly Purzitza, a parent


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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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
55%

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 85% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
56%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
39%
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 Students68%
Female71%
Male66%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency44%
Proficient in English70%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female48%
Male51%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students54%
Limited English proficiency44%
Proficient in English50%
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 Students72%
Female79%
Male66%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities32%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English70%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students56%
Female74%
Male42%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities18%
Non-disabled students68%
Limited English proficiency60%
Proficient in English56%
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 Students65%
Female66%
Male64%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English65%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students64%
Female70%
Male58%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled students72%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English65%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students67%
Female64%
Male70%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English68%
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 47% 54%
Black 43% 31%
Hispanic 8% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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855 Old US 421
Lillington, NC 27546
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Phone: (910) 893-3483

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