The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 70%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students (10-11)
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(10-11)19%
2%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)1%
13%
Black
(10-11)55%
26%
White
(10-11)19%
53%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% NC state average).
How many students attend Shaw Elementary School?
173 students attend Shaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Shaw Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Shaw Elementary School offer ?
Shaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Shaw Elementary School part of?
Shaw Elementary School is part of Scotland County Schools School District.
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