Polo Ridge Elementary School vs. Hawk Ridge Elementary School
Should you attend Polo Ridge Elementary School or Hawk Ridge 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
Polo Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Hawk Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Polo Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawk Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
598 students
737 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#83 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
80%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
47
Kindergarten Students
81
110
Grade 1 Students
90
123
Grade 2 Students
104
97
Grade 3 Students
99
122
Grade 4 Students
99
120
Grade 5 Students
125
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
33%
29%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
6%
11%
% White
50%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
