Pine Valley Elementary School vs. Carolina Beach Elementary School
Should you attend Pine Valley Elementary School or Carolina Beach Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Carolina Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Overall Rank
Overview
Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pine Valley 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 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carolina Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
465 students
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#860 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#500 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
78
45
Grade 1 Students
80
59
Grade 2 Students
73
60
Grade 3 Students
72
73
Grade 4 Students
82
77
Grade 5 Students
80
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
5%
% Black
13%
1%
% White
67%
91%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%