Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George C Simkins Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
George C Simkins Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George C Simkins Jr Elementary School is 0.52, 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 is George C Simkins Jr Elementary School's ranking?
George C Simkins Jr Elementary School is ranked #2135 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend George C Simkins Jr Elementary School?
612 students attend George C Simkins Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of George C Simkins Jr Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George C Simkins Jr Elementary School?
George C Simkins Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does George C Simkins Jr Elementary School offer ?
George C Simkins Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George C Simkins Jr Elementary School part of?
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