Oakboro Choice Stem

1244 N Main St
Oakboro, NC 28129
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oakboro Choice Stem 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 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Oakboro Choice Stem's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
340 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Oakboro Choice Stem 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 Oakboro Choice Stem is 0.27, 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)
#1057 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakboro Choice Stem 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.
45-49%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakboro Choice Stem 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
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
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Black
3%
25%
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White
85%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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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 Oakboro Choice Stem's ranking?
Oakboro Choice Stem is ranked #1057 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Oakboro Choice Stem often compared to?
Oakboro Choice Stemis often viewed alongside schools like Aquadale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Oakboro Choice Stem?
340 students attend Oakboro Choice Stem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Oakboro Choice Stem students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakboro Choice Stem?
Oakboro Choice Stem has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakboro Choice Stem offer ?
Oakboro Choice Stem offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Oakboro Choice Stem part of?
Oakboro Choice Stem is part of Stanly County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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