Serving 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Reedy Creek 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 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Reedy Creek Elementary serves the west part of Cary, NC, covering an area of approximately 13.5 square miles. Most families can expect a driving time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Reedy Creek Elementary School's student population of 605 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Reedy Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reedy Creek Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1456 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reedy Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Reedy Creek Elementary School is ranked #1456 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Reedy Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Reedy Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Charter Academy, Farmington Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Reedy Creek Elementary School?
605 students attend Reedy Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Reedy Creek Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reedy Creek Elementary School?
Reedy Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Reedy Creek Elementary School offer ?
Reedy Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reedy Creek Elementary School part of?
Reedy Creek Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
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