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Woodland Heights Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 981 students

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Posted April 8, 2012

This is our second year at WHE. Have to say that this year is MUCH less stellar than last year. MAJOR issues with class distribution in the 1st grade leaving several classes stacked w/problem students & lack of parental involvement/help. Also, rampant bullying in all grades...wouldnt' think that would be an issue at a school in such an affluent area, but it is. Principal has been promoted, which is a good thing, as he really isn't the phenomenal leader he's made out to be--it's truly the amazing PTO & parents who make things happen at WHE--he just happens to be around to take credit. Not a fan of his & am happy he's moving on. The A.P., Mr. Mills, is GREAT--friendly, sincere, responsive, logical, practical; he actually gets things done; hoping he gets a fair shot at the principalship. Teachers vary by grade. Most are great, but there are the few who seem overwhelmed & not with the program. Also, not all the classes in a grade level follow the same curriculum, which is frustrating. AIG program is a joke! Also, school is nearly at capacity. If moving to the area, be sure to check out Lake Norman--friends RAVE about it & they have about 350 less students making the ratios better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2011

Excellent school! Wonderful, caring teachers & staff! It's like a private school but in the public school sector. MAJOR parent involvement!!! Amazing, energized, enthusiastic PTO--they organize a variety of events & fundraisers and keep parents involved. The principal, Ethan Todd, and assistant principal, Brian Mills, are both personable, attentive, and easy-to-access. Parents and children LOVE WHE!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

We love our school because we have great teachers who care about the kids, and our kids love to go to school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Incredible elementary school! I know of nowhere where you can find the quality of teachers and the additional parental involvement that this school has. It is well run and has zero tolerance for behavior issues. Tons of choices for after school activities and enrichment. This is our fifth year in Woodland Heights.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

It is a great school and the teachers are super!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2008

Wondeful public school. Parents are highly involved and teachers are well educated and experienced.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2008

I would highly recommend this school. The teachers are highly educated, seasoned and communicate well with the parents. My children have attended this school for the last three years and I am very pleased! The school has added portable classrooms to meet the needs of the growth.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 25, 2008

I would not recommend this school. They have placed 1st and 2nd grade students in their trailers (the school is only 3 years old!). Their teachers are not all seasoned and highly educated, in fact some are brand new. Their seems to be a large number of students with behavioral issues as well. My daughter attends this year and will not again next year! Principal does not follow through with commitments and does not communicate well with parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2007

My son started Kindergarten this year. He loves this school. The staff are very friendly and my child is learning so much. Mrs. Wagner is so sweet and very good with the children. I would highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by Kristi, a parent


Posted October 8, 2006

Academics and parent involvement are great at this school, however, lack of foresight and planning have made this brand new school already overcrowded. Teachers are well educated but overall the school is more concerned with its status in the community and concentration is on performance, not on each individual child.
—Submitted by 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.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%
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.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%
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.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%
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 Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities73%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency57%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency43%
Proficient in English92%
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 Students>95%
Female93%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students92%
Female90%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
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 Students91%
Female>95%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students90%
Female>95%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English91%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students91%
Female>95%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
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 94% 54%
Hispanic 3% 11%
Black 2% 31%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 4%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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288 Forest Lake Boulevard
Mooresville, NC 28117
Phone: (704) 663-1370

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