Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandy Ridge 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 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandy Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Sandy Ridge Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandy Ridge 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 Sandy Ridge Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1618 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
37%
20%
Black
51%
25%
White
8%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Sandy Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1618 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sandy Ridge Elementary School?
483 students attend Sandy Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sandy Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Ridge Elementary School?
Sandy Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandy Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Sandy Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sandy Ridge Elementary School part of?
Sandy Ridge Elementary School is part of Durham Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Sandy Ridge Elementary School located?
Sandy Ridge Elementary School is located in the Northeast Durham neighborhood of Durham, NC. There are 3 other public schools located in Northeast Durham.
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