Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Siler City 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 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Siler City 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 Siler City Elementary School is 0.54, 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Siler City Elementary School?
636 students attend Siler City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Siler City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Siler City Elementary School?
Siler City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Siler City Elementary School offer ?
Siler City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Siler City Elementary School part of?
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