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Cleveland County Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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130 South Post Road, Suite 2
Shelby, NC 28152
Cleveland County
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PH: (704) 487-8581

  • Grades PK-12
  • 16,738 students
  • 28 schools

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 EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 90% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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 EOG Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male87%
Black86%
Asian>95%
Hispanic81%
Multiracial90%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not free and reduced-price lunch95%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency70%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black71%
Asian>95%
Hispanic76%
Multiracial74%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not free and reduced-price lunch91%
Students with disabilities56%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency50%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black87%
Asian>95%
Hispanic90%
Multiracial88%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Free and reduced-price lunch87%
Not free and reduced-price lunch95%
Students with disabilities63%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiency90%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
Black61%
Asian>95%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial68%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not free and reduced-price lunch86%
Students with disabilities49%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiency79%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female>95%
Male94%
Black93%
Asian>95%
Hispanic91%
Multiracial92%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Free and reduced-price lunch92%
Not free and reduced-price lunch>95%
Students with disabilities68%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency73%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female70%
Male74%
Black56%
Asian>95%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial69%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Free and reduced-price lunch60%
Not free and reduced-price lunch84%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency73%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male84%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracial87%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch79%
Not free and reduced-price lunch>95%
Students with disabilities52%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency79%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Black62%
Asian>95%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial53%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not free and reduced-price lunch87%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiency63%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
Black87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracial86%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch86%
Not free and reduced-price lunch>95%
Students with disabilities55%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency67%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female74%
Male69%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not free and reduced-price lunch85%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiency50%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Black82%
Asian88%
Hispanic78%
Multiracial86%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not free and reduced-price lunch>95%
Students with disabilities61%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiency68%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female72%
Male66%
Black54%
Asian88%
Hispanic56%
Multiracial73%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Free and reduced-price lunch57%
Not free and reduced-price lunch81%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiency47%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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 EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 72% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 67% in 2007.

Algebra II
 63% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

English I
 74% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for English I was 72% in 2007.

Biology
 64% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 65% in 2007.

United States History
 64% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 65% in 2007.

Civics and Economics
 67% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 66% in 2007.

Geometry
 74% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2007.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, civics and economics, United States history and geometry.
  • The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic66%57%
Black, not Hispanic30%32%
Hispanic2%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program47%43%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,568$7,951
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%61%
Student and staff support11%10%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures16%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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