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Smokey Mountain Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 451 students

 

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Posted October 27, 2011

I have three daughters who at attended SME. This will be the 7th year there for my oldest who loves reading, science, & geography. This year she is excelling in math for the first time. I am so thankful for great teachers who have helped her strengthen her weaknesses as well as encourage her strong subjects as well. My second grader is also doing well & enjoying all subjects. And my Kindergartener has learned to read in the first 9 weeks of this school year. I look forward to the next 8 years at SME as my children grow up. The school is very open to improvement and getting the students what they need to succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2010

its a great schools are awesome and the art work in the school is so wonderful.most of it is nature it so great and pretty neat. The principal is wonderful too!!!!It's a great school to go to if not u prove me wrong.:)


Posted March 24, 2009

This is truly a horrible school. The teachers try but the bullying is a real issue at this school. The administration is lacking on keeping parents informed, often excluding parents from knowing of their own child's progress. School functions are hit or miss. School focuses too much on one demo graphical type of student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2004

I am from mississippi. I had 2 kids go to this school. They loved the school and every thing about it. They didnt want to leave. I loved the teachers ,the atmoshpere, and the enviroment. It is the best school my kids have been. I hope soon, they can come back. Keep up the good work.
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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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
51%

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 85% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
47%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
49%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
69%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
61%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
50%
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 Students59%
Female42%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian52%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English59%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female58%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian52%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English59%
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 Students72%
Female75%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian71%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English72%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female58%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian67%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English60%
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 Students74%
Female63%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian64%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English74%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female59%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian52%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students62%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English60%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students53%
Female41%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian44%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students54%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English53%
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 Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian79%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female79%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian84%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English78%
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 Students70%
Female77%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian77%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English70%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female64%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian69%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English59%
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 Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian91%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female88%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian59%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English71%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female82%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian50%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students65%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

6 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. 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

Algebra I

All Students>95%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. 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
American Indian/Alaska Native 50% 2%
White 40% 53%
Hispanic 6% 13%
Two or more races 2% 4%
Black 1% 26%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Terry Clark
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (828) 497-4907

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Whittier, NC 28789
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