Catawba County Schools District
- 10 EAST 25TH ST
- NEWTON, NC 28658
- (828) 464-8333
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 80.2% | 72.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,505 | $7,987 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.7 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 29 | - |
| Number of Students | 17,793 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,132 | - |
District Test Scores
EOC - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
EOC - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.3% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 79.6% | 67.9% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.4% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 74.9% | 72.9% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.8% | 81.2% | |
| 2009 | 76.5% | 71.3% | |
| Civics and Economics Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.8% | 78.7% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 71.3% | |
| English I Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.5% | 82.8% | |
| 2009 | 80.1% | 74.3% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.4% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 84.8% | 73.3% | |
| Physical Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.6% | 76.4% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 62.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.8% | 81.6% | |
| 2009 | 76.6% | 71.2% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2009 | 80.1% | 77.7% | |
| Physics Test | |||
| 2009 | 90.0% | 85.9% | |
EOG - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.7% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.1% | 82.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.6% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 66.7% | 66.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.2% | 84.3% | |
| 2009 | 86.4% | 82.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.2% | 73.1% | |
| 2009 | 71.9% | 70.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.5% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 87.9% | 81.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.1% | 72.3% | |
| 2009 | 71.4% | 69.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.2% | 69.8% | |
| 2009 | 73.5% | 61.5% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.7% | 81.1% | |
| 2009 | 90.6% | 78.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.9% | 76.6% | |
| 2009 | 79.5% | 72.2% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.8% | 80.8% | |
| 2009 | 88.8% | 79.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.7% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 73.6% | 65.7% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.5% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 91.1% | 81.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.5% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 73.6% | 67.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.2% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 80.1% | 68.3% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.4% | 70.4% | |
| 2009 | 75.2% | 71.1% | |
Source: NC Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 17,793 | 15.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 148 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,128 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,283 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,301 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,309 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,405 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,343 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,331 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,344 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,278 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,569 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,335 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,334 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,224 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 48 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1,254 |
| Hispanic | 1,679 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,704 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 12,647 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 8,896 |
| Female | 8,436 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,132 | 15.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 595 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 529 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 8 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 364 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 27 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 47 |
| Elementary | 18 |
| Secondary | 29 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 28 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 588 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 19 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 43 |
| School Administrators | 60 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 61 |
| Student Support Services | 97 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 308 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $159,509,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $52,612,000 | 33.0% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $45,460,000 | 28.5% |
| School Lunch | $4,694,000 | 2.9% |
| Non-Specified | $22,000 | 0.01% |
| Sale of Property | $17,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $296,000 | 0.2% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $775,000 | 0.5% |
| Private Contributions | $35,000 | 0.02% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,313,000 | 0.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $96,416,000 | 60.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $92,995,000 | 58.3% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,408,000 | 0.9% |
| Non-Specified | $11,000 | 0.01% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $2,002,000 | 1.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $10,481,000 | 6.6% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $3,645,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Other | $56,000 | 0.04% |
| Non-Specified | $6,215,000 | 3.9% |
| Direct - Other | $565,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $131,305,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $87,546,000 | 66.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $35,869,000 | 27.3% |
| Student Support | $5,843,000 | 3.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,947,000 | 1.8% |
| General Administration Support | $1,057,000 | 0.7% |
| School Administration Support | $7,654,000 | 4.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $10,323,000 | 6.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,475,000 | 2.8% |
| Other Support Services | $3,570,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $7,890,000 | 6.0% |
| Food Services | $7,890,000 | 4.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 80.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,101 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 15 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 223 | 4.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Catawba County Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 29
- Students: 17,793
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,132
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| BALLS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2620 Balls Creek Rd
Newton, NC Public | PK-6 | 714 | 17.1 |  Review This School |
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| BANDYS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5040 East Bandys Rd
Catawba, NC Public | 9-12 | 909 | 15.6 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BANOAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7651 West Nc 10 Hwy
Vale, NC Public | KG-6 | 347 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| BLACKBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4377 West Nc 10 Hwy
Newton, NC Public | KG-6 | 697 | 17.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BUNKER HILL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4675 Oxford School Rd
Claremont, NC Public | 9-12 | 944 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| CATAWBA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
403 6th Ave Sw
Catawba, NC Public | PK-6 | 492 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| CATAWBA ROSENWALD EDUCATION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
403 6th Ave
Catawba, NC Public | 5-12 | 38 | 3.7 | Review This School |
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| CATAWBA VALLEY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2550 Hwy 70 Se
Hickory, NC Public | 9-12 | 359 | 23.5 | Review This School |
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| CHARLES H TUTTLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2872 Water Plant Rd
Maiden, NC Public | KG-6 | 534 | 18.6 | Review This School |
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| CLAREMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3384 East Main St
Claremont, NC Public | PK-6 | 456 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| CLYDE CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2121 35th Ave Dr Ne
Hickory, NC Public | KG-6 | 549 | 17.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FRED T FOARD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3407 Plateau Rd
Newton, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,116 | 16.4 | Review This School |
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| HARRY M ARNDT MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3350 34th St Dr Ne
Hickory, NC Public | 7-8 | 650 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| JACOBS FORK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3431 Plateau Rd
Newton, NC Public | 7-8 | 539 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| LYLE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1845 Edgewater Dr
Conover, NC Public | KG-6 | 519 | 14.4 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| MAIDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
201 North Main Ave
Maiden, NC Public | KG-6 | 567 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| MAIDEN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
518 North C Ave
Maiden, NC Public | 9-12 | 836 | 16.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MAIDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
518 North C Ave
Maiden, NC Public | 7-8 | 435 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| MILL CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1041 Shiloh Rd
Claremont, NC Public | 7-8 | 493 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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| MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5911 Dwayne Starnes Rd
Hickory, NC Public | PK-6 | 715 | 16.9 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| OXFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5915 Oxford Rd
Claremont, NC Public | PK-6 | 661 | 16.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RIVER BEND MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4670 Oxford School Rd
Claremont, NC Public | 7-8 | 499 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| SAINT STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
684 30th St Ne
Conover, NC Public | KG-6 | 754 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| SAINT STEPHENS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3205 34th St Dr Ne
Hickory, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,267 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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| SHERRILLS FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8103 Sherrills Ford Rd
Sherrills Ford, NC Public | KG-6 | 559 | 18.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SNOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3238 Snow Creek
Hickory, NC Public | KG-6 | 553 | 18.1 | Review This School |
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| STARTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4119 Startown Rd
Newton, NC Public | PK-6 | 675 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
2110 Main Ave Se
Hickory, NC Public | KG-6 | - | - | Review This School |
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| WEBB A MURRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3901 Section House Rd
Hickory, NC Public | KG-6 | 455 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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