Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Yadkin 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 50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
West Yadkin 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 West Yadkin Elementary School is 0.49, 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend West Yadkin Elementary School?
449 students attend West Yadkin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West Yadkin Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Yadkin Elementary School?
West Yadkin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Yadkin Elementary School offer ?
West Yadkin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Yadkin Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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