Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Dimensions ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Dimensions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
New Dimensions's student population of 535 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 105% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Dimensions ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Dimensions is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#508 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
4%
25%
White
90%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Dimensions's ranking?
New Dimensions is ranked #508 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are New Dimensions often compared to?
New Dimensionsis often viewed alongside schools like W A Young Elementary School, Salem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend New Dimensions?
535 students attend New Dimensions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of New Dimensions students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Dimensions?
New Dimensions has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Dimensions offer ?
New Dimensions offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is New Dimensions part of?
New Dimensions is part of The New Dimensions School District.
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