Steele Creek Elementary School vs. River Gate Elementary School
Should you attend Steele Creek Elementary School or River Gate 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
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River Gate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Steele Creek 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 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 721 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Gate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
432 students
721 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2236 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1341 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
103
Grade 1 Students
73
123
Grade 2 Students
84
125
Grade 3 Students
70
124
Grade 4 Students
62
111
Grade 5 Students
77
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
50%
26%
% Black
38%
39%
% White
5%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
