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Chatham County Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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369 West Street
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Chatham County
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PH: (919) 542-3626

  • Grades PK-12
  • 7716 students
  • 16 schools

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 EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 79% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 89% (2007)
 89% (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
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 73% (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 Students79%
Female81%
Male76%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not free and reduced-price lunch88%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency64%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female69%
Male74%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracial74%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not free and reduced-price lunch82%
Students with disabilities51%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiency50%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracial88%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not free and reduced-price lunch90%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency61%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female62%
Male60%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracial46%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch43%
Not free and reduced-price lunch76%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled students67%
Limited English proficiency41%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracial79%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Free and reduced-price lunch84%
Not free and reduced-price lunch94%
Students with disabilities59%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiency80%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female69%
Male67%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracial58%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch49%
Not free and reduced-price lunch83%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled students72%
Limited English proficiency41%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracial91%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not free and reduced-price lunch92%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiency63%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female71%
Male68%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not free and reduced-price lunch77%
Students with disabilities32%
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiency46%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracial91%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch84%
Not free and reduced-price lunch93%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiency71%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female68%
Male62%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracial61%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch53%
Not free and reduced-price lunch73%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiency41%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not free and reduced-price lunch92%
Students with disabilities64%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency65%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female71%
Male68%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracial55%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch62%
Not free and reduced-price lunch74%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiency54%
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
 63% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 67% in 2007.

Algebra II
 60% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

English I
 73% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for English I was 72% in 2007.

Biology
 69% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 65% in 2007.

United States History
 71% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 65% in 2007.

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

Geometry
 62% (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

 
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1819
Grade 11819
Grade 22019
Grade 32019
Grade 42220
Grade 52221
Grade 62121
Grade 72021
Grade 81920
English I (high school)1316

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White56%55%
Hispanic23%10%
Black19%31%
Asian<1%2%
American Indian<1%1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged44%48%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,876$7,951
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%61%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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