Robinson Elementary School vs. W A Bess Elementary School
Should you attend Robinson Elementary School or W A Bess 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
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W A Bess Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robinson 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 40-44% (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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W A Bess Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
419 students
622 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1651 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#649 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
17
Kindergarten Students
52
103
Grade 1 Students
83
96
Grade 2 Students
66
100
Grade 3 Students
56
90
Grade 4 Students
71
106
Grade 5 Students
57
110
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
14%
% Black
31%
17%
% White
45%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
