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Sherrills Ford Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 562 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 6, 2011

This is a fanstastic school. My children have been there since Kindergarten. The principal is well respected and a great leader. She was named Catawba County Prinicpal for 2010-2011 school year. The teachers challenge the children to perform at their highest level. There is an emphasis to excel both academically and personally. They set the bar high and expect the kids to be respectful and well behaved. My in-laws have commented several times how well behaved and orderely the children act. We love this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2009

I love this school. They have Character Kid awards every month with a little breakfast for the kids who win. They have lollipop kid awards for all the kids. The work is definately challlenging, while the teachers are very caring. The principal is doing a wonderful job at SFE!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2008

I also feel the first review was written in reference to an older principal who is no longer there. The school is wonderful, the principal and staff are great as well. My 2 boys love it here at Sherrills Ford Elementary!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 3, 2008

The 2006 post was obviously referring to the old principal who is no longer there. The majority of the teachers were excellent despite the leadership of the school. They did an excellent job with the academically gifted program at the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2008

New principal is excellent! She's very hands on with students and they all seem to love her! Teachers are wonderful, as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2006

We removed our children. Principal has the absolute worst leadership. It is unfortunate for the students, very low parental involvement.
—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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
88%

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

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
>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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
90%
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 Students88%
Female90%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities75%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English89%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female87%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English79%
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 Students93%
Female>95%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities70%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students84%
Female91%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English84%
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%
Female87%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English91%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students77%
Female81%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English77%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities89%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
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%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students90%
Female95%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%
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 92% 54%
Black 5% 31%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 11%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Shelly Black
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (828) 478-5927
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8103 Sherrills Ford Road
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
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Phone: (828) 478-2662

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