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Wilson County Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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117 N E Tarboro St
Wilson, NC 27893
Wilson County
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PH: (252) 399-7700

  • Grades PK-12
  • 12,546 students
  • 23 schools

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 EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 88% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 89% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

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 EOG Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female86%
Male80%
Black74%
Asian88%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial79%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not free and reduced-price lunch93%
Students with disabilities55%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency77%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female67%
Male68%
Black49%
Asian94%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial63%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch55%
Not free and reduced-price lunch89%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students70%
Limited English proficiency49%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black82%
Asian90%
Hispanic87%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not free and reduced-price lunch95%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiency73%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
Black41%
Asian90%
Hispanic64%
Multiracial59%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free and reduced-price lunch48%
Not free and reduced-price lunch80%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students63%
Limited English proficiency54%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Black86%
Asian>95%
Hispanic88%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Free and reduced-price lunch86%
Not free and reduced-price lunch>95%
Students with disabilities66%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency77%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female66%
Male61%
Black43%
Asian91%
Hispanic73%
Multiracial87%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch52%
Not free and reduced-price lunch80%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiency69%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female87%
Male75%
Black74%
Asian78%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not free and reduced-price lunch90%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency61%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female58%
Male48%
Black35%
Asian67%
Hispanic53%
Multiracial36%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch38%
Not free and reduced-price lunch74%
Students with disabilities28%
Non-disabled students54%
Limited English proficiency25%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Black84%
Asian>95%
Hispanic87%
Multiracial73%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not free and reduced-price lunch>95%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency61%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female63%
Male60%
Black47%
Asian85%
Hispanic66%
Multiracial55%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Free and reduced-price lunch48%
Not free and reduced-price lunch78%
Students with disabilities32%
Non-disabled students63%
Limited English proficiency54%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
Black85%
Asian92%
Hispanic84%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not free and reduced-price lunch95%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency65%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female63%
Male60%
Black46%
Asian83%
Hispanic65%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch49%
Not free and reduced-price lunch76%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students64%
Limited English proficiency35%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

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 EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 72% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 67% in 2007.

Algebra II
 67% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

English I
 70% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 81% (2004)
The state average for English I was 72% in 2007.

Biology
 55% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 65% in 2007.

United States History
 56% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 65% in 2007.

Civics and Economics
 57% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 66% in 2007.

Geometry
 62% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2007.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, civics and economics, United States history and geometry.
  • The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Fully licensed83%89%
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
3 or fewer years33%22%
4 to 10 years25%25%
10 or more years42%53%
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree or higher8%26%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2019
Grade 12119
Grade 22219
Grade 32019
Grade 42120
Grade 52221
Grade 62321
Grade 72221
Grade 82220
English I (high school)1716

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black51%31%
White38%55%
Hispanic10%10%
Asian1%2%
American Indian<1%1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged63%48%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate94%95%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,097$7,951
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%61%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures19%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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