Pine Valley Elementary School vs. Carolina Beach Elementary School
Should you attend Pine Valley Elementary School or Carolina Beach 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
Pine Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Most improved public schools
Carolina Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Overall Rank
Overview
Serving 467 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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 431 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
467 students
431 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#860 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#500 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
59
Grade 1 Students
66
68
Grade 2 Students
84
74
Grade 3 Students
82
68
Grade 4 Students
75
80
Grade 5 Students
80
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
4%
% Black
10%
1%
% White
69%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
