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Southport Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 720 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
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Posted April 8, 2013

My children go to this school and the environment overall is nice.Very welcoming to parents and visitors.You can go and have lunch with your child or visit their classroom.As i have gotten more involved i have seen more things that concern me.I don't care much for the principle,core value system or some of the teachers.I have seen teachers being mean to the kids, some of them yell a lot and will call out a child in front the the class and take away recess as punishment for bad behavior.. I've had both good and bad experiences with communication with teachers.Class size is an average of 26 kids per one teacher which is too high to me.Starting in 3rd grade they rotate classes which i don't agree with either.Test scores for the school are poor but hopefully with them transitioning to Regrets things will improve.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2013

We have had one child graduate on to middle school from SES and one child still there. We have been impressed with the administration and staff, and for the most part had positive interactions and communications with their teachers through the years. We are very happy with Southport Elementary!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2009

Southport Elementary School has the best teachers in the whole world!!


Posted October 11, 2009

southport is a small town school with alot of one on one time the children have the attention that they need.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

Both of my children attended Southport Elementary and enjoyed every school year. They also learned a lot while they were students there. I have been a teacher at Southport Elementary since 1984.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 26, 2009

For Brunswick County, this is an OK school. The teachers have many years experience and are empowered within their workplace. My children have good relationships with their teachers. The administration is caring and does what it can to work with concerned parents. The PTA involvement is so-so. More parents should be involved. However, many of these children are at a disadvantage due to the socioeconomic background from where they come. The community at large seems like it is concerned with the needs of the school, but the in-school volunteer and mentorship needed for at-risk children is just not enough yet. Fostering relationships with the students as well as preparing them for continued success in the future goes hand in hand. Test scores for this school in math and reading are below average and not acceptable if we truly want these kids by and large to be successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2008

Southport is a great school. My sons love it and the teachers are nice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2008

Southport Elementary is a very nice school for a small, but rapidly growing area. Recently renovated and a new addition was completed. Great principal and staff.
—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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
67%
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 Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracial90%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female80%
Male71%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English76%
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 Students89%
Female88%
Male89%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracial86%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English89%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students75%
Female78%
Male73%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities42%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English77%
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 Students82%
Female80%
Male83%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities62%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English82%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female70%
Male77%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English74%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female68%
Male79%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English74%
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 82% 54%
Black 13% 31%
Hispanic 4% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%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
  • Randy Horne
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (910) 457-6042
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701 West 9th Street
Southport, NC 28461
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Phone: (910) 457-6036

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