Cameron Elementary School vs. Buies Creek Elementary School
Should you attend Cameron Elementary School or Buies Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Cameron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Buies Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cameron Elementary School 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buies Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
216 students
230 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1749 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1227 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
48
Grade 1 Students
35
37
Grade 2 Students
39
40
Grade 3 Students
24
39
Grade 4 Students
36
34
Grade 5 Students
39
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
23%
19%
% Black
6%
18%
% White
66%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
