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Carver Heights Elementary School vs. Dillard Academy

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School Overview

School
Carver Heights Elementary School
411 Bunche Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27530
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Dillard Academy
504 West Elm Street
Goldsboro, NC 27533
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 412 students in grades 3-5, Carver Heights 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 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dillard Academy 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-8
Total Students
412 students
258 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carver Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dillard Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carver Heights Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dillard Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
6 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carver Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dillard Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
43:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carver Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayne County Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dillard Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dillard Academy School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2434 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#2034 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carver Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dillard Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carver Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dillard Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dillard Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carver Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dillard Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dillard Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carver Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dillard Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dillard Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Carver Heights Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dillard Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
27
Grade 1 Students
-
30
Grade 2 Students
-
31
Grade 3 Students
130
32
Grade 4 Students
144
31
Grade 5 Students
138
27
Grade 6 Students
-
31
Grade 7 Students
-
24
Grade 8 Students
-
25

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carver Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayne County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carver Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayne County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dillard Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dillard Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
84%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carver Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayne County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dillard Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dillard Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carver Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayne County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dillard Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dillard Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carver Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayne County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dillard Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dillard Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.29
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carver Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayne County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dillard Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dillard Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carver Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayne County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dillard Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dillard Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carver Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayne County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dillard Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dillard Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
n/a
5
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringFootball
Tennis

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
n/a
5
Extracurriculars
CASTLES 21st Century Community Learning Center and Dropout Prevention Afterschool ProgramsCommunity Garden
DAA Licensed Child CareDSS Licensed Afterschool
Girl Scouts

 
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