About This School
Merry Oaks Elementary School is located in Charlotte, NC and is one of 106 elementary schools in Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools. It is a public school that serves 555 students in grades K-5.
Merry Oaks Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Merry Oaks Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Merry Oaks Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Merry Oaks Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Merry Oaks Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Merry Oaks Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Merry Oaks Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Merry Oaks Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District Spending
$8,180Per Pupil
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools spends $8,180 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 32% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Kipp: Charlotte School 0.4 miles | ![]() |
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| Shamrock Gardens Elementary School 1 miles | ![]() |
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| Winterfield Elementary School 1.2 miles | ![]() |
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| Student First Academy 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Student First Academy 1.3 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Merry Oaks Elementary School3508 Draper Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6422
www.cms.k12.nc.us/al...
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Test Scores
About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 555
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Merry Oaks Elementary School had 94% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 33% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
52%
Black
37%
Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
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3%
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Merry Oaks Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About Charlotte, NC
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Charlotte | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,975 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 34 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 28% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 58% / 42% | 66%/33% |
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