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New Town Elementary School vs. Weddington Elementary School

Should you attend New Town Elementary School or Weddington Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
New Town Elementary School
1100 Waxhaw-indian Tr. Rd.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Weddington Elementary School
3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
Matthews, NC 28104
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

New Town Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Weddington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Town Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weddington Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
728 students
662 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Town Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Weddington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Town Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Weddington Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Town Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Weddington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Town Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union County Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Weddington Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union County Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#56 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
#61 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Town Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Weddington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
92%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Town Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weddington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
82%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Town Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weddington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Town Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weddington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New Town Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Weddington Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
8
3
Kindergarten Students
90
89
Grade 1 Students
116
97
Grade 2 Students
101
92
Grade 3 Students
114
128
Grade 4 Students
138
116
Grade 5 Students
161
137

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Town Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Weddington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Town Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Weddington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Town Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Weddington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Town Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Weddington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Town Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Weddington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Town Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Weddington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Town Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Weddington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Town Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Weddington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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