Wilton Elementary School vs. Tar River Elementary School
Should I attend Wilton Elementary School or Tar River 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
Wilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilton 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 14:1 is equal to 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).
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tar River 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 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
230 students
375 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1653 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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18
Kindergarten Students
37
73
Grade 1 Students
42
50
Grade 2 Students
33
50
Grade 3 Students
39
58
Grade 4 Students
43
57
Grade 5 Students
36
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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n/a
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
26%
14%
% White
54%
66%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%