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Catawba County Schools

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

10 E 25th Street
Newton, NC 28658
Catawba County
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PH: (828) 464-8333

Grades PK-12
17,043 students
27 schools

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EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

83% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

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

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

90% (2007)

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

Math

74% (2007)

67% (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

72% (2007)

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

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

92% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

74% (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

73% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

91% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

70% (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.
Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school.
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	83%
Female	86%
Male	79%
Black	69%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	63%
Multiracial	89%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Free and reduced-price lunch	71%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	92%
Students with disabilities	59%
Non-disabled students	87%
Limited English proficiency	52%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	73%
Male	77%
Black	56%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	61%
Multiracial	72%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Free and reduced-price lunch	64%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	84%
Students with disabilities	65%
Non-disabled students	77%
Limited English proficiency	50%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	79%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	77%
Multiracial	94%
American Indian	>95%
White	92%
Free and reduced-price lunch	84%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	94%
Students with disabilities	75%
Non-disabled students	92%
Limited English proficiency	74%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	72%
Male	75%
Black	45%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	59%
Multiracial	68%
American Indian	>95%
White	78%
Free and reduced-price lunch	65%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	80%
Students with disabilities	68%
Non-disabled students	75%
Limited English proficiency	59%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	89%
Black	76%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	84%
Multiracial	87%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Free and reduced-price lunch	86%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	>95%
Students with disabilities	72%
Non-disabled students	95%
Limited English proficiency	78%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	72%
Male	73%
Black	53%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	67%
Multiracial	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Free and reduced-price lunch	64%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	79%
Students with disabilities	60%
Non-disabled students	74%
Limited English proficiency	55%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	86%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	84%
Multiracial	90%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Free and reduced-price lunch	87%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	95%
Students with disabilities	74%
Non-disabled students	94%
Limited English proficiency	77%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	77%
Black	52%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	71%
Multiracial	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Free and reduced-price lunch	68%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	83%
Students with disabilities	65%
Non-disabled students	79%
Limited English proficiency	64%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	87%
Black	74%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	82%
Multiracial	85%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Free and reduced-price lunch	82%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	>95%
Students with disabilities	64%
Non-disabled students	94%
Limited English proficiency	73%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	72%
Black	47%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	59%
Multiracial	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Free and reduced-price lunch	59%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	82%
Students with disabilities	44%
Non-disabled students	77%
Limited English proficiency	54%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	89%
Black	79%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	80%
Multiracial	89%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Free and reduced-price lunch	86%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	94%
Students with disabilities	69%
Non-disabled students	94%
Limited English proficiency	75%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	75%
Black	52%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	64%
Multiracial	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Free and reduced-price lunch	66%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	80%
Students with disabilities	52%
Non-disabled students	78%
Limited English proficiency	53%

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.
Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school.
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

74% (2007)

90% (2006)

92% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 67% in 2007.

Algebra II

75% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

English I

79% (2007)

86% (2006)

86% (2005)

83% (2004)
The state average for English I was 72% in 2007.

Biology

76% (2007)

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

United States History

67% (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

78% (2007)

87% (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	20	19
Grade 2	19	19
Grade 3	20	19
Grade 4	23	20
Grade 5	22	21
Grade 6	21	21
Grade 7	21	21
Grade 8	22	20
English I (high school)	21	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	74%	55%
Black	10%	31%
Hispanic	8%	10%
Asian	7%	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	39%	48%

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

Attendance

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	96%	95%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,843	$7,951

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	61%
Student and staff support	8%	10%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	16%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >