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Poplin Elementary School vs. Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail

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School Overview

School
Poplin Elementary School
5627 Poplin Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail
2324 Younts Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Poplin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 759 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Poplin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,181 students in grades Kindergarten-10, Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-10
Total Students
759 students
1,181 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Poplin 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 Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Poplin Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
60 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Poplin 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 Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Poplin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union 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 Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union Preparatory Academy At Indian Trai 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

#207 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
#569 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Poplin 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 Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poplin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union 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 Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union Preparatory Academy At Indian Trai School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poplin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union 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 Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union Preparatory Academy At Indian Trai School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poplin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union 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 Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union Preparatory Academy At Indian Trai 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 Poplin Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail by grade.
Kindergarten Students
108
117
Grade 1 Students
129
119
Grade 2 Students
132
115
Grade 3 Students
121
123
Grade 4 Students
131
124
Grade 5 Students
138
123
Grade 6 Students
-
120
Grade 7 Students
-
115
Grade 8 Students
-
114
Grade 9 Students
-
72
Grade 10 Students
-
39

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Poplin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Union 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 American Indian at Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Union Preparatory Academy At Indian Trai School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Poplin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union 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 Asian at Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union Preparatory Academy At Indian Trai School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Poplin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union 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 Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union Preparatory Academy At Indian Trai 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
13%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Poplin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union 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 Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union Preparatory Academy At Indian Trai 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
59%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Poplin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union 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 Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union Preparatory Academy At Indian Trai 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Poplin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union 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 Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union Preparatory Academy At Indian Trai School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Poplin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union 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 Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union Preparatory Academy At Indian Trai 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
30%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Poplin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union 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 Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union Preparatory Academy At Indian Trai 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
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Poplin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union 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 reduced-price lunch at Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union Preparatory Academy At Indian Trai School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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