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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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701 E Martin Luther King Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28202
Mecklenburg County
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PH: (980) 343-3000

  • Grades K-12 & ungraded
  • 130,983 students
  • 161 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
 70% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

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

Math
 69% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 78% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 81% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 85% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 62% (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.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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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%
Female85%
Male78%
Black73%
Asian88%
Hispanic74%
Multiracial86%
American Indian71%
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not free and reduced-price lunch93%
Students with disabilities54%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiency92%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female70%
Male71%
Black54%
Asian82%
Hispanic63%
Multiracial75%
American Indian59%
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch54%
Not free and reduced-price lunch86%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiency83%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female89%
Male82%
Black78%
Asian89%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial91%
American Indian90%
White>95%
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not free and reduced-price lunch93%
Students with disabilities55%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiency65%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female70%
Male67%
Black52%
Asian80%
Hispanic59%
Multiracial72%
American Indian69%
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch53%
Not free and reduced-price lunch83%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students72%
Limited English proficiency41%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black85%
Asian93%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial93%
American Indian93%
White>95%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not free and reduced-price lunch>95%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency77%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female69%
Male69%
Black54%
Asian84%
Hispanic61%
Multiracial71%
American Indian68%
White87%
Free and reduced-price lunch54%
Not free and reduced-price lunch83%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students72%
Limited English proficiency46%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Black69%
Asian88%
Hispanic68%
Multiracial83%
American Indian73%
White92%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not free and reduced-price lunch90%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiency55%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female63%
Male60%
Black44%
Asian82%
Hispanic52%
Multiracial67%
American Indian55%
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch44%
Not free and reduced-price lunch78%
Students with disabilities28%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiency39%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female86%
Male77%
Black74%
Asian90%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial84%
American Indian81%
White93%
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not free and reduced-price lunch91%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency54%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female62%
Male57%
Black43%
Asian79%
Hispanic48%
Multiracial65%
American Indian61%
White83%
Free and reduced-price lunch41%
Not free and reduced-price lunch77%
Students with disabilities26%
Non-disabled students64%
Limited English proficiency33%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Black78%
Asian92%
Hispanic74%
Multiracial93%
American Indian86%
White>95%
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not free and reduced-price lunch94%
Students with disabilities51%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiency60%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female66%
Male61%
Black47%
Asian84%
Hispanic52%
Multiracial63%
American Indian50%
White86%
Free and reduced-price lunch45%
Not free and reduced-price lunch80%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled students67%
Limited English proficiency39%
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.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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 EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 71% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 68% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 67% in 2007.

Algebra II
 61% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

English I
 71% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for English I was 72% in 2007.

Biology
 63% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 65% in 2007.

United States History
 71% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 65% in 2007.

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

Geometry
 58% (2007)
 56% (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

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic46%32%
White, not Hispanic38%57%
Hispanic12%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program46%43%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,723$7,951
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%61%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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