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Western Union Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 435 students

 
 
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Posted April 2, 2012

alot of bullying going on and over looked and always excuses and turned around on to the child getting bullied the staff thinks that the child should learn how to let things roll over them and not let things bother them and go and play with other kids
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 5, 2011

Western Union Elementary is a fantastic school ! It is small and quaint in the country but this is one of the many reasons we love this school! The teachers line the halls in the morning to greet the kids and they treat their students with respect and kindness. The PTO President is excellent. She brings the teachers and parents together to keep the lines of communication open. The students are the priority in western union and this shows with the commitment of the teachers! I was disappointed to see the lack of parent involvement in the school and PTO. I do not think this is a reflection of the school . In addition, the leadership of the school (principal) will benefit from listening to the teachers more and be more positive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

The teacher's are wonderful, loving, and it's a great community school. Lots of great learning going on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2008

My daughter goes to Western Union and her teacher, Mrs. Dobbins, is Teacher of the year. I love this school and Mrs. Webb, the principal is a wonderful women and role model. Stephanie Conrad
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2007

Western Union is a tremendous school. Our kids were there for several years and it has gone thru a lot of changes over the years. They have maintained a very 'family' feel to the school, we couldn't have asked for a better place for our kids, especially our son in the EC program. We felt like we were leaving family behind when it was time to move on!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2005

This school is fantastic for my kids. The teacher care so much about the kids. They take a personal interest in each child and the EC program and teachers cannot be beat. I have 2 children currently in this school and have 1 that graduated to middle school. Do not worry about sending your children to this school, they will be well loved and learn everything they need to know.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2005

Great school, your kids will learn everything they need to know to go to middle school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2004

This is an excellent school. I have 2 children at Western Union. They make tremendous strides in their test scores. Dr. Cross and Mrs. Webb are awesome!
—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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
70%

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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
81%

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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
71%
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 Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities70%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English91%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students81%
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 Students83%
Female79%
Male86%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities70%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English84%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students91%
Female>95%
Male86%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English94%
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 Students90%
Female89%
Male92%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities70%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students87%
Female86%
Male89%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English87%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students89%
Female83%
Male94%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities90%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English89%
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 75% 53%
Black 14% 26%
Hispanic 7% 13%
Two or more races 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Asian 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 45%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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School Leader's name
  • Rita Webb
Associations
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Fax number
  • (704) 843-9019
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4111 Western Union Sch Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
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Phone: (704) 843-2153

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