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B O Barnes Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 430 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 5, 2010

Caring teachers who get to know the students and who go the extra mile to help the students achieve.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2009

I regret have chosen this school for my child. I am Very disappointed about this school. I will ever suggest this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

The students, staff, and parents are great!
—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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
44%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
56%

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 82% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
10%
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 Students68%
Female64%
Male74%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White<5%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities9%
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiency56%
Proficient in English70%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students47%
Female39%
Male58%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White<5%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities9%
Non-disabled students53%
Limited English proficiency33%
Proficient in English49%
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 Students75%
Female78%
Male72%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English72%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students55%
Female61%
Male49%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students57%
Limited English proficiency63%
Proficient in English54%
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 Students76%
Female85%
Male66%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English77%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students48%
Female58%
Male37%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students52%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English49%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students43%
Female45%
Male40%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled students48%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English42%
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
Black 87% 31%
Hispanic 12% 11%
White 2% 54%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 86%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

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

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Vernita Williams
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (252) 399-7833
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Wilson, NC 27893
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Phone: (252) 399-7875

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