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Guilford County Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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712 N Eugene Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Guilford County
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PH: (336) 370-8100

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 70,312 students
  • 118 schools

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 EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 79% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 82% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 82% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 85% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 57% (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 Students79%
Female82%
Male77%
Black70%
Asian85%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial82%
American Indian79%
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not free and reduced-price lunch89%
Students with disabilities52%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency53%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
Black56%
Asian82%
Hispanic59%
Multiracial73%
American Indian70%
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not free and reduced-price lunch82%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency50%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Black71%
Asian87%
Hispanic76%
Multiracial85%
American Indian91%
White93%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not free and reduced-price lunch90%
Students with disabilities56%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiency66%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female69%
Male67%
Black52%
Asian81%
Hispanic62%
Multiracial72%
American Indian64%
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch54%
Not free and reduced-price lunch80%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students72%
Limited English proficiency52%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black81%
Asian88%
Hispanic81%
Multiracial91%
American Indian89%
White>95%
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not free and reduced-price lunch94%
Students with disabilities65%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency69%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female69%
Male69%
Black53%
Asian76%
Hispanic60%
Multiracial71%
American Indian58%
White86%
Free and reduced-price lunch54%
Not free and reduced-price lunch82%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiency48%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female86%
Male79%
Black74%
Asian89%
Hispanic73%
Multiracial84%
American Indian91%
White92%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not free and reduced-price lunch90%
Students with disabilities56%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiency59%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female67%
Male64%
Black49%
Asian77%
Hispanic62%
Multiracial65%
American Indian52%
White82%
Free and reduced-price lunch52%
Not free and reduced-price lunch77%
Students with disabilities42%
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiency47%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female89%
Male82%
Black78%
Asian89%
Hispanic76%
Multiracial87%
American Indian85%
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not free and reduced-price lunch91%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students90%
Limited English proficiency62%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female64%
Male60%
Black45%
Asian78%
Hispanic54%
Multiracial67%
American Indian58%
White80%
Free and reduced-price lunch47%
Not free and reduced-price lunch74%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiency37%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
Black82%
Asian90%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial93%
American Indian84%
White>95%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not free and reduced-price lunch93%
Students with disabilities69%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency63%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female66%
Male63%
Black48%
Asian78%
Hispanic58%
Multiracial67%
American Indian58%
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch50%
Not free and reduced-price lunch75%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students68%
Limited English proficiency48%
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
 63% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 67% in 2007.

Algebra II
 55% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

English I
 66% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for English I was 72% in 2007.

Biology
 58% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 65% in 2007.

United States History
 63% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 65% in 2007.

Civics and Economics
 65% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 66% in 2007.

Geometry
 59% (2007)
 63% (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 teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic45%32%
White, not Hispanic43%57%
Hispanic7%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%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 program45%43%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,632$7,951
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%61%
Student and staff support11%10%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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