Prospect Elementary School vs. Waxhaw Elementary School
Should you attend Prospect Elementary School or Waxhaw 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
School
Top Rankings
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Waxhaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prospect 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 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waxhaw 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 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
369 students
657 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1115 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#917 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
30
Kindergarten Students
63
98
Grade 1 Students
65
98
Grade 2 Students
53
117
Grade 3 Students
60
98
Grade 4 Students
60
92
Grade 5 Students
68
124
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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3%
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% Hispanic
16%
16%
% Black
5%
10%
% White
75%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
