Candler Elementary School vs. Hominy Valley Elementary School
Should I attend Candler Elementary School or Hominy Valley Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Candler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Candler Elementary School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hominy Valley 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 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
358 students
433 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1792 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#880 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
88
Grade 1 Students
66
86
Grade 2 Students
76
95
Grade 3 Students
74
82
Grade 4 Students
70
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
21%
12%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
72%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
