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North Ridge Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 752 students

 

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Posted September 9, 2011

We have been at North Ridge Elementary for 5 years now and the school has gone from "good" to "great" in our opinion! The teachers and staff are fantastic. Our children feel safe, cared about, and respected at North Ridge. They have been supported, challenged, and reinforced by their teachers, who are always very responsive to any questions or requests that we have. Last year, my son's 2nd grade teacher, Ms. Demay, even went out of her way to attend his after-school baseball games. Also, last year my daughter's 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Donnelly, went out on maternity leave but she 'visited' the kids from her home via skype and they loved knowing that she was thinking of them- even as she was at home caring for her newborn. The Principal, Mr. Soutter, and Assistant Principal, Ms. Rich are heavily invested in the lives of our children ... they know them by name and make each child feel special and one-of-a-kind. North Ridge has a top-notch PTA that values the importance of supporting the students AND the staff! I have no reservations about recommending North Ridge Elementary to anyone!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2010

I love the involvement of the families of the students. The facilty stays on top of issues and really listens to feedback from parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2009

My daughter is starting first grade next week and I stay in the apartments I am in just to keep her near North Ridge. I hope our years going forward are as wonderful as K-garten was. And I hope that her next teacher is as awsome as Ms Judson was. I count ourselves blessed to have had her first year in school with such a great teacher. I agree with the other post stating her theories are right on target. Great parent participation as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2009

Very impressed.. My daughter made it all the way to middle school K-5 here because of the amazing teachers and parent involvement..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 18, 2009

This is our second year at North Ridge and I am so pleased with every aspect of the school. The teachers and staff are fanatastic and my children enjoy going to school every day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2008

My daughter just started Kindergarten here, and I really like the school so far. Her teacher, Ms. Judson, is awsome. Her feelings on Kindergarten learning are right on target as far as I am concerned. So far, great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2006

My sons have been at North Ridge Elementary since kindergarten. We couldn't be happier with the school, the teachers and all of the other parents and support staff that truly care about their education and well being. Of the 10 teachers that we've had over the years, we've only had one that we felt wasn't a fit for our sons. North Ridge is blessed with Ms. Dew (1st grade teacher). She's easily our nomination for the best teacher in the nation.
—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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
75%
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

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
79%
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

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
73%

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

All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities64%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency78%
Proficient in English91%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female81%
Male64%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency22%
Proficient in English80%
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 Students84%
Female85%
Male82%
Black73%
Asian57%
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiency46%
Proficient in English88%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female83%
Male67%
Black62%
Asian57%
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiency31%
Proficient in English82%
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 Students83%
Female80%
Male87%
Black56%
Asian82%
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities70%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency63%
Proficient in English86%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female83%
Male66%
Black56%
Asian46%
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiency25%
Proficient in English83%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female70%
Male79%
Black50%
Asian36%
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities70%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency31%
Proficient in English81%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 53%
Hispanic 22% 13%
Black 19% 26%
Asian 5% 2%
Two or more races 4% 4%
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 42%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
  • Robert Soutter
Fax number
  • (919) 870-4107

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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7120 Harps Mill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
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