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John J Blair Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 612 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 23, 2012

I love this school and everything about it! The only thing I don't like is that all the staff members walk inside after 7:55am. I really don't like my daughter walking to her room by herself. I am pretty sure Teachers and Staff keep a good watch, but the school is an open area. I have never had anything bad happen but its just a scary thought. I think they should keep a few staff members out front until 8:05 at least. I'm not one to run late all the time but it does happen from time to time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2011

Blair is the best school i've ever been to all the teachers are so nice and caring and the school offers great itenerents and wondeful AIG programs and lots of para-educators too. Having just finished my last year at Blair i'm sad but my younger siblings will be starting there next year so me and blair will be able to regroup and visit.


Posted March 2, 2009

Blair is an amazing school with very involved parents and a large diversity of ethnicities and backgrounds. Prior to attending Blair my son was very shy and reserved. Being at Blair has taught him many lessons about people as well as academics. He has had excellent teachers and made great friends.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2006

My children attend Blair Elementary and it is an excellent school. The faculty is highly qualified and care about their students. They have a wonderful PTA with lots of parent volunteers. My son has some special needs and the teachers there are always willing to accomodate him. We love it at Blair!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2005

Blair Elementary is a 'family' school. The North Carolina curriculum is taught to grades K5 by proficient and caring teachers and Para-Educators. During 2004-2005 90.7% of our 3-5 students were PROFICIENT in Reading and Math according to our state testing. Our strong K2 program provides the appropriate building blocks for the development of our upper grade students to perform their best. Music, Art, and PE are taught once weekly by a certified intstructor, as well as by the classroom teacher. Tutoring, Dreams, 'Boys in the Lead', and 'Girls on the Run' are just a few programs offered after school for students. Our PTA is one of the most active in the county and volunteering at school is constant and 'caring!' Blair staff has a low turnover rate and are friendly, caring and more than qualified to provide an excellent level of education at the Elementary level. My children feel safe, have good friends and wonderful teachers. This year for the first time, Blair will start the school year with less than 600 students and not be so overcrowded. I am looking forward to my children's last year at Blair and know anyone would be priveleged to have their child attend and become part of the Blair 'family!'
—Submitted by M.R. Miller, 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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
76%

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

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
76%

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 82% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
64%

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 Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiency67%
Proficient in English85%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students75%
Female78%
Male71%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiency33%
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 Students88%
Female>95%
Male81%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency90%
Proficient in English88%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students80%
Female89%
Male73%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency80%
Proficient in English80%
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 Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency33%
Proficient in English82%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female86%
Male65%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiency17%
Proficient in English79%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students80%
Female86%
Male75%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiency33%
Proficient in English83%
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 71% 54%
Black 18% 31%
Hispanic 8% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

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

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (2007)
  • School of Distinction (2007)

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Hearing impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 2:30 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Barbara Stock
Fax number
  • (910) 350-2049

Programs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Hearing impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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6510 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28405
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