Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurel Mill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 285 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Laurel Mill 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 Laurel Mill Elementary School is 0.70, 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Laurel Mill Elementary School?
285 students attend Laurel Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Laurel Mill Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Mill Elementary School?
Laurel Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Laurel Mill Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Laurel Mill Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 285 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
