Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ballentine Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Ballentine Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballentine Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ballentine Elementary School?
679 students attend Ballentine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ballentine Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballentine Elementary School?
Ballentine Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ballentine Elementary School offer ?
Ballentine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ballentine Elementary School part of?
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