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Davidson County Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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250 County School Road
Lexington, NC 27292
Davidson County
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PH: (336) 249-8181

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 20,684 students
  • 32 schools

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 EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 64% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 63% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 65% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 62% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 59% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 62% (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 Students61%
Female63%
Male59%
Black38%
Asian38%
Hispanic32%
Multiracial54%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free and reduced-price lunch47%
Not free and reduced-price lunch68%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled students65%
Limited English proficiency9%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
Black62%
Asian75%
Hispanic65%
Multiracial81%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not free and reduced-price lunch86%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency48%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female68%
Male61%
Black43%
Asian71%
Hispanic54%
Multiracial48%
American Indian50%
White66%
Free and reduced-price lunch50%
Not free and reduced-price lunch72%
Students with disabilities35%
Non-disabled students68%
Limited English proficiency20%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
Black61%
Asian77%
Hispanic72%
Multiracial74%
American Indian63%
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not free and reduced-price lunch82%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiency35%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female66%
Male60%
Black54%
Asian80%
Hispanic48%
Multiracial58%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free and reduced-price lunch51%
Not free and reduced-price lunch69%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled students68%
Limited English proficiency10%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female72%
Male76%
Black65%
Asian93%
Hispanic64%
Multiracial75%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not free and reduced-price lunch80%
Students with disabilities42%
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiency52%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female68%
Male63%
Black47%
Asian50%
Hispanic52%
Multiracial52%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free and reduced-price lunch49%
Not free and reduced-price lunch75%
Students with disabilities28%
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiency25%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female75%
Male74%
Black60%
Asian81%
Hispanic68%
Multiracial68%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Free and reduced-price lunch63%
Not free and reduced-price lunch81%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiency38%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female64%
Male60%
Black33%
Asian65%
Hispanic61%
Multiracial74%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free and reduced-price lunch46%
Not free and reduced-price lunch70%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiency47%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female77%
Male76%
Black53%
Asian82%
Hispanic74%
Multiracial74%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Free and reduced-price lunch61%
Not free and reduced-price lunch84%
Students with disabilities42%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiency58%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students59%
Female58%
Male60%
Black39%
Asian33%
Hispanic44%
Multiracial70%
American Indian33%
White61%
Free and reduced-price lunch46%
Not free and reduced-price lunch66%
Students with disabilities19%
Non-disabled students63%
Limited English proficiency8%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female71%
Male71%
Black44%
Asian72%
Hispanic60%
Multiracial61%
American Indian67%
White72%
Free and reduced-price lunch60%
Not free and reduced-price lunch76%
Students with disabilities32%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency33%
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
 73% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 69% in 2008.

Algebra II
 74% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 67% in 2008.

English I
 79% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English I was 73% in 2008.

Biology
 71% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 68% in 2008.

United States History
 75% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 67% in 2008.

Physical Science
 57% (2008)
The state average for Physical Science was 58% in 2008.

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

Chemistry
 79% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 72% in 2008.

Civics and Economics
 74% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 69% in 2008.

Geometry
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 73% (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 Students73%
Female74%
Male73%
Black54%
Asian68%
Hispanic69%
Multiracial79%
American Indian56%
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not free and reduced-price lunch78%
Students with disabilities26%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiency67%
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008


Algebra IIThis District
All Students74%
Female73%
Male76%
Black71%
Asian75%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not free and reduced-price lunch76%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency71%

English IThis District
All Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
Black66%
Asian75%
Hispanic54%
Multiracial78%
American Indian57%
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch62%
Not free and reduced-price lunch86%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiency29%

BiologyThis District
All Students71%
Female68%
Male74%
Black55%
Asian63%
Hispanic53%
Multiracial82%
American Indian33%
White72%
Free and reduced-price lunch61%
Not free and reduced-price lunch75%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiency44%

United States HistoryThis District
All Students75%
Female70%
Male80%
Black50%
Asian46%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial71%
American Indian>95%
White76%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not free and reduced-price lunch77%
Students with disabilities54%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiency53%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students57%
Female52%
Male61%
Black32%
Asian78%
Hispanic74%
Multiracial33%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free and reduced-price lunch50%
Not free and reduced-price lunch60%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students59%
Limited English proficiency50%

PhysicsThis District
All Students82%
Female80%
Male83%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not free and reduced-price lunch82%
Non-disabled students82%

ChemistryThis District
All Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
Black53%
Asian>95%
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not free and reduced-price lunch80%
Students with disabilities64%
Non-disabled students79%

Civics and EconomicsThis District
All Students74%
Female70%
Male78%
Black64%
Asian71%
Hispanic63%
Multiracial88%
American Indian33%
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not free and reduced-price lunch78%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiency50%

GeometryThis District
All Students77%
Female74%
Male80%
Black61%
Asian81%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial83%
American Indian33%
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not free and reduced-price lunch80%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiency63%
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.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Fully licensed100%89%
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
3 or fewer years0%22%
4 to 10 years36%25%
10 or more years64%53%
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree or higher9%26%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2019
Grade 12019
Grade 22019
Grade 32019
Grade 42520
Grade 52521
Grade 62321
Grade 72221
Grade 82120
English I (high school)1916

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White90%55%
Black4%31%
Hispanic4%10%
Asian<1%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$6,433$7,954
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%63%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures18%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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