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Brinson Memorial Elementary School vs. Ben D Quinn Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Brinson Memorial Elementary School
319 Neuse Forest Avenue
New Bern, NC 28560
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Ben D Quinn Elementary School
4275 M L King Jr Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brinson Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ben D Quinn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
453 students
347 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brinson Memorial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ben D Quinn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brinson Memorial Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ben D Quinn Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brinson Memorial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ben D Quinn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brinson Memorial Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ben D Quinn Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#937 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#1115 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brinson Memorial Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ben D Quinn Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brinson Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ben D Quinn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brinson Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ben D Quinn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brinson Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ben D Quinn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brinson Memorial Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ben D Quinn Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
69
47
Grade 1 Students
91
58
Grade 2 Students
70
76
Grade 3 Students
82
49
Grade 4 Students
64
59
Grade 5 Students
77
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brinson Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ben D Quinn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
1%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brinson Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ben D Quinn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brinson Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ben D Quinn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
19%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brinson Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ben D Quinn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
52%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brinson Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ben D Quinn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brinson Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ben D Quinn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brinson Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ben D Quinn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brinson Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ben D Quinn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(22-23 School Year Data)
5%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brinson Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ben D Quinn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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