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 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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
293 students
358 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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
5
18
Kindergarten Students
52
61
Grade 1 Students
47
59
Grade 2 Students
51
64
Grade 3 Students
52
53
Grade 4 Students
48
48
Grade 5 Students
38
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
19%
20%
% Black
21%
15%
% White
51%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
