Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Rest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Rock Rest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
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Rock Rest Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Rock Rest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Rest Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1010 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
69%
20%
Black
19%
25%
White
8%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Rock Rest Elementary School is ranked #1010 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Rock Rest Elementary School?
441 students attend Rock Rest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Rock Rest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Rest Elementary School?
Rock Rest Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rock Rest Elementary School offer ?
Rock Rest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rock Rest Elementary School part of?
Rock Rest Elementary School is part of Union County School District.
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