Serving 977 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Weddington Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 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 47% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 977 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weddington Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Weddington Hills Elementary School's student population of 977 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
977 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weddington Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weddington Hills Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
34%
20%
Black
18%
25%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weddington Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Weddington Hills Elementary School is ranked #1139 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Weddington Hills Elementary School?
977 students attend Weddington Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Weddington Hills Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weddington Hills Elementary School?
Weddington Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Weddington Hills Elementary School offer ?
Weddington Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Weddington Hills Elementary School part of?
Weddington Hills Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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