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Wilson's Mills Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 669 students

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Posted May 18, 2009

My grandson attended this school for 1 1/2 years. We transferred him to a private school half way through 2nd grade due to extremely poor communication with his second grade teacher. When we discussed the issue with the principal, she stated she was 'standing behind her teacher' which served as another block in communication and the inability to discuss and resolve issues related to providing a nurturing learning environment. We could afford to find a private school for my grandson where he now went from failing grades to 90' and 100's due to a caring learning environment and motivated teacher. I understand that it is a Title one school, but I would hope that the teachers and principal would be even more motivated to provide the students (especially in the early grades) with all the help and positive feedback that is possible within the county's educational system.


Posted February 12, 2009

Our daughters were at an elementary school in Cary NC last year, and the impression we got was the teachers didnt care, what a breath of fresh air Wilson's Mills are, the teachers send daily updates, care whole heartedly for each student regardless of background, and take the time to help the children individually when needed, and have no issues staying late if a parent wants to see them. By far one of the best schools I have come across in a long time.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
63%
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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
72%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
58%
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 Students85%
Female84%
Male86%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial86%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities70%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiency95%
Proficient in English82%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students61%
Female64%
Male59%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled students65%
Limited English proficiency58%
Proficient in English62%
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 Students87%
Female91%
Male84%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities56%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency88%
Proficient in English87%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female66%
Male56%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled students67%
Limited English proficiency52%
Proficient in English64%
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 Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities82%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency80%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students72%
Female78%
Male66%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English76%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities82%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency60%
Proficient in English87%
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 39% 54%
Black 32% 31%
Hispanic 27% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4654 Wilson's Mills Rd
Wilson's Mills, NC 27593
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Phone: (919) 934-2978

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