Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-9, The Learning Center 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1469 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
1%
25%
White
85%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
The Learning Center School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Learning Center's ranking?
The Learning Center is ranked #1469 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend The Learning Center?
200 students attend The Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of The Learning Center students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Learning Center?
The Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Learning Center offer ?
The Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is The Learning Center part of?
The Learning Center is part of The Learning Center School District.
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