Serving 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, B T Washington Primary 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
64%
25%
White
14%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend B T Washington Primary?
182 students attend B T Washington Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of B T Washington Primary students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B T Washington Primary?
B T Washington Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does B T Washington Primary offer ?
B T Washington Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is B T Washington Primary part of?
B T Washington Primary is part of Bladen County Schools School District.
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