The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 70%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (10-11)
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(10-11)2%
2%
Asian
(10-11)3%
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)n/a
13%
Black
(10-11)5%
26%
White
(10-11)88%
53%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% NC state average).
How many students attend Academy Heights Elementary School?
265 students attend Academy Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Academy Heights Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Academy Heights Elementary School offer ?
Academy Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Academy Heights Elementary School part of?
Academy Heights Elementary School is part of Moore County Schools School District.
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