Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School
Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School serves 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 443 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2194 out of 2561 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 18% |
| Black | 41% | 25% |
| White | 23% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gaston County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School is Webb Street School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bessemer City Middle School (2.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bessemer City Bessemer City Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 540 students10
2.5 miles
525 Ed Wilson Road
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9602 2.5 6-8 540 - Gastonia Webb Street School Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 139 students10
2.7 miles
1623 N Webb Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 864-9667 2.7 PK-12 139 - Bessemer City Bessemer City High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 645 students10
3.1 miles
119 Yellow Jacket Lane
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9601 3.1 9-12 645 - Dallas Gaston Early College High School Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-13 | 197 students10
3.1 miles
Gaston College Lena Sue Beam B
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-2405 3.1 9-13 197 - Gastonia Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 841 students10
3.1 miles
1260 Floyd Lane
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6096 3.1 PK-5 841
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