Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Walter G. Byers 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 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Walter G. Byers 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 Walter G. Byers School is 0.42, 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.
Walter G. Byers School is ranked #2322 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Walter G. Byers School?
320 students attend Walter G. Byers School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Walter G. Byers School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter G. Byers School?
Walter G. Byers School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walter G. Byers School offer ?
Walter G. Byers School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Walter G. Byers School part of?
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