Serving 327 students in grades 3-5, Kiser Intermediate 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 38% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)38%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
32%
20%
Black
20%
25%
White
39%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Kiser Intermediate?
327 students attend Kiser Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Kiser Intermediate students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiser Intermediate?
Kiser Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kiser Intermediate offer ?
Kiser Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Kiser Intermediate part of?
Kiser Intermediate is part of Lincoln County Schools School District.
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