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Wrightsville Beach Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 307 students

 

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Posted May 9, 2012

WB School is fine. But not the school for any kids that are not completely typcial and average. I have 2 children that went there for 2 years, my kids are AIG (gifted) and have some needs in other ways too. The school was just not the place for them. It thrives on the average, typical child. There are many other excellent schools in the area that specialize in more gifted kids, ADHD, Autism or whatever your needs may be. I am having huge success with my kids now at another nearby school that supports them in AIG and otherwise. They feel good about themselves now and are thriving!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

It is the best school in New Hanover County! With small class sizes, an amazing staff, an environmental and outdoor learning center in its backyard, WBS is more than a school... it's a community and a family!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2008

I had children at Wrightsville Beach School for 8 years. I don't think that I could be more impressed with any school. The teachers went above and beyond my expectations of a public school. They were extremely competent and, more importantly, loving and thoughtful. The entire school from principal to custodian to teachers and support staff were like an extended to my children. My girls will always be positively influenced by WBS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 16, 2004

Wrightsville Beach Elementary is a warm and caring environment. It is a small school and the atmosphere is more like a family than a public school. The teachers are dedicated to the students and the learning process. My son was a student at WBS for four years. It was a wonderful, comfortable and successful experience for him which was so important because during his time there his brother was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. The principal, faculty, staff, parents and student body embraced and supported him during this difficult time.
—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.

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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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%
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

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
>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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
80%
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 Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students95%
Female>95%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English95%
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 Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students88%
Female93%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students90%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
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 Students>95%
Female92%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students94%
Female>95%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English94%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students94%
Female88%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students94%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 53%
Hispanic 5% 13%
Two or more races 3% 4%
Asian 1% 2%
Black 1% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native 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 6%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • NC Honor School of Excellence with High Growth (2007)
  • NC Honor School of Excellence with High Growth (2005)
  • NC Honor School of Excellence with High Growth (2004)

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus
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School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 a.m.
School end time
  • 2:30 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Mary Beall
Fax number
  • (910) 256-4386
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Arts & music

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  • Choir / Chorus
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220 Coral Dr
Wrightsville, NC 28480
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Phone: (910) 256-3171

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