Serving 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Plain View Primary ranks in the bottom 50% 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 was 60-69% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Plain View Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1369 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
33%
21%
Black
37%
25%
White
23%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plain View Primary's ranking?
Plain View Primary is ranked #1369 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Plain View Primary?
183 students attend Plain View Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Plain View Primary students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plain View Primary?
Plain View Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Plain View Primary offer ?
Plain View Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plain View Primary part of?
Plain View Primary is part of Bladen County Schools School District.
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