Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Sandy Ridge Elementary School serves 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sandy Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Sandy Ridge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Sandy Ridge Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 513 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sandy Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sandy Ridge Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #23 out of 2561 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 18% |
| Black | 5% | 25% |
| White | 69% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Union County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sandy Ridge Elementary School is Marvin Ridge High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Marvin Ridge Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waxhaw Marvin Ridge High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: 87%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,692 student10
0.2 miles
2825 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1520 0.2 9-12 1,692 - Waxhaw Marvin Ridge Middle School Math: 87% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 6-8 | 1,177 student10
0.2 miles
2831 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510 0.2 6-8 1,177 - Waxhaw Marvin Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 625 students10
2.1 miles
9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 843-5399 2.1 PK-5 625 - Waxhaw Kensington Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 770 students10
2.2 miles
8701 Kensington Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1500 2.2 PK-5 770 - Waxhaw Apprentice Academy High School Of Nc Charter School
2.4 miles
8201 Willow Branch Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(980) 288-8459 2.4 n/a n/a
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