Wilton Elementary School vs. Tar River Elementary School
Should you attend Wilton Elementary School or Tar River 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
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
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
Overview
Serving 245 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 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 326 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 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
245 students
326 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#716 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#623 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
41
51
Grade 1 Students
46
60
Grade 2 Students
35
44
Grade 3 Students
41
44
Grade 4 Students
34
55
Grade 5 Students
48
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
16%
18%
% Black
26%
13%
% White
50%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
