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Southwest Elementary School

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Southwest Elementary School is located in Hickory, NC and is one of 5 elementary schools in Hickory City Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 375 students in grades PK, K-5.

Southwest 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 Southwest Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2007, Southwest Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Southwest Elementary School's students and teachers. more

Hickory City Schools District Spending

$7,716Per Pupil

The Hickory City Schools spends $7,716 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 31% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Hickory City Schools District

Education.com TestRating

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School Facts

Public School
Grades PK, K-5
Hickory City Schools School District

Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores

Contact

Southwest Elementary School
1580 32ND St SW
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 324-8884
www.hickory.k12.nc.u...

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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

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 375

47% 53%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Southwest Elementary School had 79% 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)

White

37%

Black

30%

Hispanic

22%

Asian/Pacific Islander

10%

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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Southwest Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

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Southwest Elementary School

This school has a GREAT diverse population make-up that will get these kids ready for the 21st century.

Submitted by a Teacher on Jan 12, 2012

Southwest Elementary School

I feel this school is not doing a justice to our children ... Passing students to the next grade to keep score's on level...

Submitted by a Parent on Oct 30, 2010

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About the EOG

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How is it Scored?

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How challenging is this school?

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