Tar River Elementary School vs. Wilton Elementary School
Should you attend Tar River Elementary School or Wilton 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
Tar River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Wilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Overview
Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tar River Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
358 students
293 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#716 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
5
Kindergarten Students
61
52
Grade 1 Students
59
47
Grade 2 Students
64
51
Grade 3 Students
53
52
Grade 4 Students
48
48
Grade 5 Students
55
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
19%
% Black
15%
21%
% White
56%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
