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Buncombe County Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

175 Bingham Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Buncombe County
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PH: (828) 255-5921

Grades PK-12
25,636 students
41 schools

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EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

84% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

90% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

92% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

86% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

90% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

91% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

75% (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.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

See North Carolina's state standards

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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

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	81%
Black	74%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	61%
Multiracial	84%
American Indian	>95%
White	87%
Free and reduced-price lunch	77%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	91%
Students with disabilities	61%
Non-disabled students	89%
Limited English proficiency	39%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	73%
Male	75%
Black	60%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	60%
Multiracial	58%
American Indian	89%
White	78%
Free and reduced-price lunch	66%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	82%
Students with disabilities	55%
Non-disabled students	78%
Limited English proficiency	45%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
Black	75%
Asian	>95%
Hispanic	77%
Multiracial	92%
American Indian	50%
White	92%
Free and reduced-price lunch	83%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	>95%
Students with disabilities	65%
Non-disabled students	94%
Limited English proficiency	73%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	73%
Male	76%
Black	43%
Asian	>95%
Hispanic	58%
Multiracial	63%
American Indian	50%
White	78%
Free and reduced-price lunch	62%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	85%
Students with disabilities	47%
Non-disabled students	79%
Limited English proficiency	51%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	78%
Asian	>95%
Hispanic	87%
Multiracial	89%
American Indian	>95%
White	94%
Free and reduced-price lunch	87%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	>95%
Students with disabilities	68%
Non-disabled students	>95%
Limited English proficiency	81%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	71%
Male	74%
Black	50%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	55%
Multiracial	60%
American Indian	60%
White	76%
Free and reduced-price lunch	62%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	82%
Students with disabilities	44%
Non-disabled students	77%
Limited English proficiency	47%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	84%
Black	74%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	68%
Multiracial	88%
American Indian	89%
White	89%
Free and reduced-price lunch	76%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	94%
Students with disabilities	62%
Non-disabled students	90%
Limited English proficiency	51%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	72%
Male	73%
Black	48%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	59%
Multiracial	73%
American Indian	78%
White	75%
Free and reduced-price lunch	59%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	84%
Students with disabilities	48%
Non-disabled students	76%
Limited English proficiency	45%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	88%
Black	80%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	75%
Multiracial	85%
American Indian	>95%
White	92%
Free and reduced-price lunch	84%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	>95%
Students with disabilities	63%
Non-disabled students	94%
Limited English proficiency	65%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	76%
Black	51%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	65%
Multiracial	74%
American Indian	67%
White	78%
Free and reduced-price lunch	64%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	85%
Students with disabilities	46%
Non-disabled students	79%
Limited English proficiency	54%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	90%
Black	86%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	75%
Multiracial	91%
American Indian	>95%
White	93%
Free and reduced-price lunch	85%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	>95%
Students with disabilities	68%
Non-disabled students	94%
Limited English proficiency	60%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	74%
Black	51%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	57%
Multiracial	70%
American Indian	83%
White	79%
Free and reduced-price lunch	60%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	86%
Students with disabilities	51%
Non-disabled students	79%
Limited English proficiency	50%

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.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I

79% (2007)

92% (2006)

93% (2005)

92% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 67% in 2007.

Algebra II

74% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

English I

74% (2007)

87% (2006)

85% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for English I was 72% in 2007.

Biology

70% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 65% in 2007.

United States History

73% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 65% in 2007.

Civics and Economics

74% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 66% in 2007.

Geometry

76% (2007)

84% (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.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

See North Carolina's state standards

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Teachers

Average Class Size

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	19	19
Grade 1	19	19
Grade 2	19	19
Grade 3	20	19
Grade 4	20	20
Grade 5	21	21
Grade 6	20	21
Grade 7	21	21
Grade 8	21	20
English I (high school)	19	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	80%	55%
Black	10%	31%
Hispanic	8%	10%
Asian	1%	2%
American Indian	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	38%	48%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	95%	95%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,323	$7,951

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	61%
Student and staff support	10%	10%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	17%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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