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Leesville Road Elementary School vs. Hilburn Drive Academy

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School Overview

School
Leesville Road Elementary School
8402 Pride Way
Raleigh, NC 27613
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Hilburn Drive Academy
7100 Hilburn Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Leesville Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Hilburn Drive Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leesville Road Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hilburn Drive Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
540 students
590 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Leesville Road 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 Hilburn Drive Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Leesville Road Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hilburn Drive Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Leesville Road 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 Hilburn Drive Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Leesville Road Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wake County Schools 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 Hilburn Drive Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wake County Schools 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

#305 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
#638 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Leesville Road 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 Hilburn Drive Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leesville Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools 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 Hilburn Drive Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leesville Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools 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 Hilburn Drive Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leesville Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools 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 Hilburn Drive Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools 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 Leesville Road Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hilburn Drive Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
76
55
Grade 1 Students
88
69
Grade 2 Students
92
64
Grade 3 Students
88
82
Grade 4 Students
98
66
Grade 5 Students
98
82
Grade 6 Students
-
57
Grade 7 Students
-
54
Grade 8 Students
-
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hilburn Drive Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Leesville Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wake County Schools 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 Hilburn Drive Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Leesville Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wake County Schools 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 Hilburn Drive Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
25%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Leesville Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wake County Schools 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 Hilburn Drive Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
55%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Leesville Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wake County Schools 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 Hilburn Drive Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Leesville Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wake County Schools 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 Hilburn Drive Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Leesville Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wake County Schools 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 Hilburn Drive Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wake County Schools 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
31%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Leesville Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wake County Schools 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 Hilburn Drive Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wake County Schools 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
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Leesville Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wake County Schools 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 reduced-price lunch at Hilburn Drive Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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