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Alamance-Burlington Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Alamance County
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PH: (336) 570-6060

  • Grades PK-12
  • 22,441 students
  • 35 schools

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 EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 77% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 89% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

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

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 77% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 63% (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.

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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 Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
Black68%
Asian86%
Hispanic64%
Multiracial71%
American Indian57%
White86%
Free and reduced-price lunch62%
Not free and reduced-price lunch79%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiency55%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female69%
Male73%
Black54%
Asian82%
Hispanic63%
Multiracial69%
American Indian71%
White80%
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not free and reduced-price lunch72%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency59%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female86%
Male81%
Black75%
Asian92%
Hispanic77%
Multiracial76%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not free and reduced-price lunch85%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiency71%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female66%
Male67%
Black46%
Asian79%
Hispanic61%
Multiracial59%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch52%
Not free and reduced-price lunch68%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled students70%
Limited English proficiency51%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Black81%
Asian>95%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial>95%
American Indian>95%
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not free and reduced-price lunch89%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency71%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female69%
Male65%
Black45%
Asian86%
Hispanic59%
Multiracial69%
American Indian71%
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch49%
Not free and reduced-price lunch68%
Students with disabilities37%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiency54%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female80%
Male74%
Black69%
Asian84%
Hispanic63%
Multiracial81%
American Indian83%
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not free and reduced-price lunch78%
Students with disabilities37%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency50%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female67%
Male63%
Black48%
Asian79%
Hispanic55%
Multiracial61%
American Indian50%
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch47%
Not free and reduced-price lunch66%
Students with disabilities24%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiency44%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female89%
Male82%
Black79%
Asian91%
Hispanic74%
Multiracial87%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not free and reduced-price lunch86%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students90%
Limited English proficiency62%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female65%
Male65%
Black45%
Asian>95%
Hispanic52%
Multiracial70%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch41%
Not free and reduced-price lunch67%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled students70%
Limited English proficiency39%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
Black82%
Asian>95%
Hispanic72%
Multiracial90%
American Indian86%
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not free and reduced-price lunch87%
Students with disabilities54%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiency57%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female69%
Male68%
Black55%
Asian89%
Hispanic59%
Multiracial65%
American Indian57%
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch53%
Not free and reduced-price lunch69%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency46%
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.

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 EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 67% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 67% in 2007.

Algebra II
 64% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

English I
 67% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for English I was 72% in 2007.

Biology
 61% (2007)
 60% (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
 63% (2007)
 71% (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

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Fully licensed73%89%
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
3 or fewer years27%22%
4 to 10 years24%25%
10 or more years49%53%
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree or higher15%26%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1719
Grade 11819
Grade 21919
Grade 31719
Grade 41720
Grade 51521
Grade 62321
Grade 72321
Grade 82120
English I (high school)1616

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White55%55%
Black27%31%
Hispanic16%10%
Asian1%2%
American Indian<1%1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged46%48%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate94%95%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,798$7,951
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%61%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures16%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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