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Teacher quality
Principal leadership
Parent involvement
My child had a tough start with a bad petty teacher, but since then, each teacher has been better and my child has gotten used to the tight rules and regs...The principal probably could have benefited from more time spent with younger kids and how to get the best out of some kids using praise rather than only strict disiplinarianism. (should be a word) You will get a high standard of work ethic and set your child on an advanced course.
—Submitted by a parent
WOW! I love Quest. It's quite tiny and we are the greatest of friends. We are not kidding when we say we are like family! There is so much love in the Quest building and we are truly one large family. The teachers care about each student and nurture them to their full potential. The teachers are amazing and do a fantastic job teaching us in creative and fun ways and are passionate about teaching us. I'm in eighth grade now, soon to be graduating, and I am so thankful for the time I had to flourish as a student and person at Quest! :)
—Submitted by a student
Its the best school my kids have attended. My son had to write about his second grade class and he wrote,'It was the best time of my life.' There are only 15 students per class so they get the attention and help they need.
—Submitted by a parent
I am a student in seventh grade at quest, and so far the small, tight knit environment has been wonderful. More than a great education is garunteed at this marvalous school, life long friends and a safe habitat are there to. I'm sure other public schools are great, and accept that Quest is not for everyone, but it has been excellent for me! :-) XD :D
—Submitted by a student
We found this school after sending a sibling to regular Wake Count public schools. What a difference. They hire great teachers, work the kids hard, but build them up. Excellent!
—Submitted by a parent
I am also a graduating senior, class of 07 and I was at Quest for 6th, 7th and 8th grade. The middle school years are so important to getting on the right educational 'track'. With the solid education I received at Quest, I was able to start on the advanced track in high school with a good base of Algebra and English. I am an AP student and have been admitted to State and I strongly feel that Quest laid the important foundation to help me succeed in high school. The small environment was a crucial part of helping me excel to my own academic level and develop a strong relationship with my teacher as I matured into a young adult. The lack of school based extracurricular activities is not a problem since they are needed to get into the school. I would repeat my years at Quest in a heartbeat.
—Submitted by a former student
I'm a graduating senior, class of 06, I went to Quest Academy for 7th and most of 8th grade. The teachers I had taught me not only scholastic knowledge but also things I would need to know out here in the real world. The class size is so much smaller than most public schools, I had 8 other studends with me in both 7th and 8th grade. A student gets so much more one on one time with the teachers. :)
—Submitted by a former student
'm so thankful that my youngest began in Kindergarten, because I have no doubt that those students are extremely well prepared for the upper grades. The teachers' expectations are extremely high, and the children quickly learn to be responsible for their work and their materials. It is a fun learning environment as well.
—Submitted by a parent
This school meets the academic needs of the average child very well. Those who excel in specific academic areas and need additional challenges and stimulation may not be well-served.
—Submitted by a parent
I am very grateful that my child is enrolled at Quest Academy. Quest offers small classes, superb teachers and an excellent environment very condusive to learning. For those children heavily involved in extracurricular activities this school is a blessing. They are getting the absolute best education in an abbreviated day. The administrative staff, teachers and parents are focused on the best education possible for every child.
—Submitted by a parent
The program is great considering the size of the school. The small class size provides lots of teacher interaction. The small family environment nutures the students. Parent involvement consists of a small bunch of stay at home moms willing to do what is necessary to make the school great! The middle school program is above average, but does not allow for any child to excel at a higher level then the class--again, due to the school's size. The teachers are top notch!
—Submitted by Carol Horrocks, a parent
Quest is an excellent school. It has a nurturing, caring environment that encourages the children to 'challenge' themselves. It is Raleigh's best kept secret. There are some extracurricular activities offered through the school, but most children are already involved in their own programs.
—Submitted by a parent
This is an excellent school with teachers who truly care about each student. It is a small school where everyone knows everyone, so if this is not for you, then you may not like it. Overall, we are so pleased and could not ask for anything better. Our children are above grade level and well adjusted.
—Submitted by a parent
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Grade level
The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.
15 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.
15 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | >95% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | >95% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
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
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | >95% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | >95% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
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
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | >95% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | >95% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | >95% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
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
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | >95% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | >95% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
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
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | >95% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | >95% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
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
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
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
The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. 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
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | >95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. 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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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
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| White | 93% | 54% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4% | 2% | ||
| Black | 3% | 31% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | N/A | 1% | ||
| Hispanic | N/A | 11% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 14 | N/A | 15 |
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