Grady Brown Elementary School
Tel:
(919) 732-6138
- Grady Brown Elementary School serves 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher 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 48% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Grady Brown Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
- Grady Brown Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 455 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Grady Brown Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Grady Brown Elementary School is 0.65, which is less 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 | #812 out of 2561 schools (Top 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 48% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 47% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 18% |
| Black | 14% | 25% |
| White | 50% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.68 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orange County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Grady Brown Elementary School is Cedar Ridge High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eno River Academy (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hillsborough Cedar Ridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,109 student
0.0 miles
1125 New Grady Brown Sch Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-4000 0.0 9-12 1,109 - Hillsborough Central Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 276 students
2.0 miles
154 Hayes St
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-3622 2.0 PK-5 276 - Hillsborough Hillsborough Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 448 students
2.1 miles
402 North Nash Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6137 2.1 PK-5 448 - Hillsborough Cameron Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 606 students
2.5 miles
240 St. Mary's Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-9326 2.5 PK-5 606 - Hillsborough Eno River Academy Charter School
Grades: K-11 | 531 students
2.6 miles
920 Corporate Drive
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-6272 2.6 K-11 531
School Reviews
Recent Articles
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
In light of all the finger-pointing occurring in the education reform movement, we’ll look at the good and bad of teachers unions – and whether these organizations really work in favor of students and/or teachers.
