Herbin Metz Education Center

400 O' Ferrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
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Bottom 50%
Serving 70 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Herbin Metz Education 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Herbin Metz Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Herbin Metz Education Center's student population of 70 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
70 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Herbin Metz Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbin Metz Education Center is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#2532 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Herbin Metz Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Herbin Metz Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
20%
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Black
54%
25%
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White
19%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Herbin Metz Education Center and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herbin Metz Education Center's ranking?
Herbin Metz Education Center is ranked #2532 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Herbin Metz Education Center often compared to?
Herbin Metz Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Herbin Metz Education Center?
70 students attend Herbin Metz Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Herbin Metz Education Center students are Black, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herbin Metz Education Center?
Herbin Metz Education Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herbin Metz Education Center offer ?
Herbin Metz Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Herbin Metz Education Center part of?
Herbin Metz Education Center is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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