Joseph W Grier Academy vs. Newell Elementary School
Should I attend Joseph W Grier Academy or Newell 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
School
Top Rankings
Joseph W Grier Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Newell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph W Grier Academy 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 21% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 715 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Newell 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 14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
693 students
715 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2037 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2433 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
-
Kindergarten Students
107
115
Grade 1 Students
96
111
Grade 2 Students
97
131
Grade 3 Students
121
116
Grade 4 Students
116
119
Grade 5 Students
116
123
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
45%
51%
% Black
42%
41%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
