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Mooresville City Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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305 N Main
Mooresville, NC 28115
Iredell County
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PH: (704) 664-5553

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 5377 students
  • 7 schools

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 EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 68% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 67% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 67% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 71% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 54% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 62% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.
  • Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school.
  • 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 Students68%
Female72%
Male65%
Black35%
Asian86%
Hispanic53%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch49%
Not free and reduced-price lunch77%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiency38%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
Black51%
Asian71%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch61%
Not free and reduced-price lunch89%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency50%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female76%
Male59%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracial58%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch48%
Not free and reduced-price lunch76%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiency21%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracial68%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch67%
Not free and reduced-price lunch86%
Students with disabilities49%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiency57%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female70%
Male63%
Black35%
Asian67%
Hispanic50%
Multiracial56%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch45%
Not free and reduced-price lunch76%
Students with disabilities37%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiency13%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female76%
Male77%
Black47%
Asian>95%
Hispanic68%
Multiracial81%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch60%
Not free and reduced-price lunch84%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiency50%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female75%
Male67%
Black43%
Asian82%
Hispanic62%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch50%
Not free and reduced-price lunch80%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency33%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Black56%
Asian>95%
Hispanic62%
Multiracial88%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not free and reduced-price lunch92%
Students with disabilities54%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiency33%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students54%
Female58%
Male50%
Black27%
Asian43%
Hispanic20%
Multiracial69%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free and reduced-price lunch38%
Not free and reduced-price lunch60%
Students with disabilities21%
Non-disabled students59%
Limited English proficiency<5%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male78%
Black49%
Asian71%
Hispanic65%
Multiracial81%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not free and reduced-price lunch85%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiency55%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female65%
Male58%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free and reduced-price lunch44%
Not free and reduced-price lunch70%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students64%
Limited English proficiency<5%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female81%
Male80%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not free and reduced-price lunch87%
Students with disabilities61%
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiency43%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.
  • Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school.
  • 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
 81% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 69% in 2008.

Algebra II
 76% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 67% in 2008.

English I
 82% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for English I was 73% in 2008.

Biology
 83% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 68% in 2008.

United States History
 68% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 67% in 2008.

Physical Science
 60% (2008)
The state average for Physical Science was 58% in 2008.

Physics
 91% (2008)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2008.

Chemistry
 88% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 72% in 2008.

Civics and Economics
 73% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 69% in 2008.

Geometry
 78% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 68% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, United States history, physical science, physics, chemistry, civics and economics, 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.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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 EOC 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


Algebra IThis District
All Students81%
Female80%
Male81%
Black64%
Asian90%
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not free and reduced-price lunch84%
Students with disabilities26%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency57%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008


Algebra IIThis District
All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
Black54%
Asian88%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not free and reduced-price lunch77%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students77%

English IThis District
All Students82%
Female87%
Male77%
Black63%
Asian88%
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not free and reduced-price lunch86%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency71%

BiologyThis District
All Students83%
Female80%
Male85%
Black58%
Asian92%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial70%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not free and reduced-price lunch88%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students86%

United States HistoryThis District
All Students68%
Female57%
Male81%
Black37%
Asian71%
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch52%
Not free and reduced-price lunch71%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students70%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Female58%
Male62%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free and reduced-price lunch52%
Not free and reduced-price lunch64%
Students with disabilities35%
Non-disabled students65%

PhysicsThis District
All Students91%
Female>95%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Not free and reduced-price lunch>95%
Non-disabled students91%

ChemistryThis District
All Students88%
Female88%
Male87%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not free and reduced-price lunch88%
Non-disabled students88%

Civics and EconomicsThis District
All Students73%
Female69%
Male78%
Black53%
Asian85%
Hispanic81%
Multiracial82%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch60%
Not free and reduced-price lunch78%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students74%

GeometryThis District
All Students78%
Female76%
Male81%
Black51%
Asian91%
Hispanic69%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not free and reduced-price lunch80%
Non-disabled students78%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in various subjects.
  • The results for algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, United States history, physical science, physics, chemistry, civics and economics, and geometry are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • 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 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.

More about the tests

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 Teachers

 
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2019
Grade 12019
Grade 22119
Grade 32119
Grade 42520
Grade 52321
Grade 62521
Grade 72121
Grade 82120
English I (high school)2216

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White75%55%
Black17%31%
Hispanic6%10%
Asian2%2%
American Indian<1%1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged32%48%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate96%95%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,167$7,954
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%63%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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