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Rutherfordton Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 366 students

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Posted April 16, 2009

I have two sons. One is still attending Rutherfordton Elementary and the other has moved on to middle school. Rutherfordton Elementary is an incredible school with brilliant teachers. I cannot say enough great things about this school except that I wish it went through 8th grade!!! It is like one big family and they welcome parent - faculty relationships. You never feel shut off from your child. They are going to be opening the new school this fall 09'. It is absolutely beautiful. I would send my child here before any private, public or charter school around!!!! Bravo to excellence!
—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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
72%

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 85% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
66%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
65%
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 Students72%
Female56%
Male88%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiency60%
Proficient in English73%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female72%
Male60%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English69%
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 Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English86%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students80%
Female81%
Male80%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%
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 Students72%
Female77%
Male67%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial40%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English71%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students73%
Female80%
Male67%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English75%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students82%
Female80%
Male83%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial40%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities70%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English81%
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% 54%
Black 12% 31%
Hispanic 4% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 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 45%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Kelly Sisk
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (828) 286-0346
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201 Bob Hardin Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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Phone: (828) 287-3778

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