W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School vs. Brinson Memorial Elementary School
Should I attend W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School or Brinson Memorial 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
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Brinson Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brinson Memorial 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 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
373 students
441 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1303 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
55
64
Grade 1 Students
70
83
Grade 2 Students
78
63
Grade 3 Students
45
69
Grade 4 Students
60
75
Grade 5 Students
65
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
11%
20%
% White
62%
54%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
