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Knollwood Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 635 students

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3 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
Based on 3 ratings
2011:
No new ratings
2010:
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Posted April 22, 2013

This is a great school, the principal is great. My son has been there for kindergarten and 1st grade. And we love the school, the teachers really care and the PTA is always keeping the parents involved. They always have different events to keep the parents involved with the school or child's class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2013

My child will be attending in the fall in kindergarden and I am really terrified. I have started to hear negative things about the school and many of the comments I have read have been negative. I am really hoping for the best.


Posted November 27, 2012

Very please on the progress that my son is showing. He is in KG with Mrs. Jones/Ms. Cannon. They are very pleasent and alway display postivity to the kids evening when their little minds are in other places. I am glad he is at this school and look forward to his continious progress!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2012

My daughter will be starting first grade at Knollwood this year and from all the reviews I've read I'm terrified. We have not started the school year yet but I have already applied for a transfer. We were denied because my reasons weren't good enough. It scares me how low the test scores and ratings are. We are new to the area and came from a wonderful school. My child is very smart and ahead for her age but I'm concerned that she may fall behind. I am a parent that is very concerned about my childs education. I hate feeling like I have sacrificed my child becauae of our decision to move. At this point I'm almost ready to quit my job, eat sugar sandwiches and hot water soup for dinner every night so that I can homeschool my child. I hope and pray that we will not have a bad experience like others have had. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2012

I moved my children to this school right after christmas because me moved out of millbridge district. I very much regret changing them to this school. My daughter is in 5th grade and she is a very good student but has had nothing but problems from her teacher. My son is in 1st grade and we have had nothing but problems from his teacher also. My children were doing excellent at Millbridge Elementary and I hate that I moved them. I'm very much regreting it. My daughter had all "A" and now she is on the vurge of failing. My son's teacher also labeled him when he got to this school and I am very unhappy with the two teachers teaching methods and snootiness.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2008

The Principal's are excellent. The teacher my son had for second grade (Mrs. Perry is a very gifted teacher) she really helped him master second grade skills and way beyond. There were many nice family activities that were well planned and unique. The office staff is friendly and helpful. Very nice school.
—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.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
55%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
51%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
45%
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 Students65%
Female66%
Male64%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracial20%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students67%
Limited English proficiency56%
Proficient in English71%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female63%
Male45%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracial40%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities18%
Non-disabled students58%
Limited English proficiency39%
Proficient in English63%
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 Students71%
Female74%
Male69%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiency53%
Proficient in English82%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students52%
Female61%
Male44%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students55%
Limited English proficiency13%
Proficient in English75%
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 Students71%
Female67%
Male75%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency52%
Proficient in English78%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students63%
Female58%
Male68%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students67%
Limited English proficiency48%
Proficient in English69%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students66%
Female58%
Male73%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students70%
Limited English proficiency43%
Proficient in English75%
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 48% 54%
Hispanic 38% 11%
Black 13% 31%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Shonda Hairston
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (704) 855-1703
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3075 Shue Rd
Salisbury, NC 28147
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Phone: (704) 857-3400

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