Carolina Beach Elementary School vs. Pine Valley Elementary School
Should you attend Carolina Beach Elementary School or Pine Valley 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
School
Top Rankings
Carolina Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Overall Rank
Pine Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carolina Beach Elementary School 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 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pine Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
432 students
455 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#860 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
73
Grade 1 Students
65
79
Grade 2 Students
80
71
Grade 3 Students
79
82
Grade 4 Students
68
76
Grade 5 Students
81
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
89%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
