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Polenta Elementary School

Garner, NC


Polenta Elementary School
105 Josephine Road
Garner, NC  27529
Phone: 919-989-6039
Johnston County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 7 out of 10 stars
7  

Grades Served: PK-5
Enrollment: 996
Type: Regular School
Polenta Elementary School

Polenta Elementary School



Metro Area Ranking

#110
Metro Area Elementary School Ranking: Polenta Elementary School is ranked #110 of 189 of the best elementary schools in Raleigh and surrounding areas (42nd percentile). Click the link to see all 189 elementary schools.

State Ranking

#625
Statewide Elementary School Ranking: Polenta Elementary School is ranked #625 out of 1536 of the best elementary schools in North Carolina (59th percentile). Click the link to see all 1536 elementary schools.

Overall, Polenta Elementary School is a 7-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Johnston County, NC. Polenta Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 996 students and serves grades PK-5. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

87.9
(Exceeded Growth)
Student Growth Score: Polenta Elementary School had a Student Growth Score of 87.9. This placed Polenta Elementary School in the 78th percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
C
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

C
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

C
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.






Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 Black - 15%
 Black - 15%
 Hispanic - 24%
 Hispanic - 24%
 Two or More Races - 7%
 Two or More Races - 7%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 54%
 White - 54%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Polenta Elementary School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 3

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 29% - Level 4 (Solid)
 29% - Level 4 (Solid)
 31% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 31% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 35% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 35% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 4

 10% - Level 5 (Superior)
 10% - Level 5 (Superior)
 27% - Level 4 (Solid)
 27% - Level 4 (Solid)
 23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 41% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 41% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 5

 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 15% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 4 (Solid)
 28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 50% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 50% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 3

 12% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 5 (Superior)
 23% - Level 4 (Solid)
 23% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 49% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 49% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 4

 13% - Level 5 (Superior)
 13% - Level 5 (Superior)
 37% - Level 4 (Solid)
 37% - Level 4 (Solid)
 18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 32% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 32% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 5

 11% - Level 5 (Superior)
 11% - Level 5 (Superior)
 21% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 54% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 54% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 5

 14% - Level 5 (Superior)
 14% - Level 5 (Superior)
 35% - Level 4 (Solid)
 35% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 37% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 37% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for Polenta Elementary School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Cleveland Elementary School
1.3 miles Clayton PK-5
Cleveland Middle School
1.8 miles Garner 6-8
Cleveland High School
2.3 miles Clayton 9-12
Swift Creek Middle School
2.6 miles Clayton 6-8
West View Elementary School
2.7 miles Garner PK-5
West Johnston High School
4.1 miles Benson 9-12
Clayton Middle School
4.8 miles Clayton 6-8
West Clayton Elementary School
5.1 miles Clayton PK-5
Dixon Road Elementary School
5.4 miles Willow Spring PK-5
McGee's Crossroads Middle School
5.6 miles Benson 6-8
Clayton High School
5.6 miles Clayton 9-12
Garner High School
5.9 miles Garner 9-12
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
5.9 miles Angier PK-5
South Garner High School
6.1 miles Garner 9-12
Cooper Academy
6.4 miles Clayton PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Cleveland Elementary School
1.3 miles PK-5
Cleveland Middle School
1.8 miles 6-8
Cleveland High School
2.3 miles 9-12
Swift Creek Middle School
2.6 miles 6-8
West View Elementary School
2.7 miles PK-5
West Johnston High School
4.1 miles 9-12
Clayton Middle School
4.8 miles 6-8
West Clayton Elementary School
5.1 miles PK-5
Dixon Road Elementary School
5.4 miles PK-5
McGee's Crossroads Middle School
5.6 miles 6-8
Clayton High School
5.6 miles 9-12
Garner High School
5.9 miles 9-12
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
5.9 miles PK-5
South Garner High School
6.1 miles 9-12
Cooper Academy
6.4 miles PK-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Johnston Charter Academy
5.6 miles Clayton K-8
Neuse Charter School
11.6 miles Smithfield K-12
PreEminent Charter School
11.9 miles Raleigh K-8
RISE Southeast Raleigh Charter School
12.1 miles Raleigh K-8
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls
14.4 miles Wendell K-8
Longleaf School of the Arts
15.1 miles Raleigh 9-12
The Exploris School
15.5 miles Raleigh K-8
Raleigh Charter High School
10 
16.5 miles Raleigh 9-12
Southern Wake Academy
17.0 miles Holly Springs 6-12
Doral Academy of North Carolina
17.0 miles Raleigh K-4
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Johnston Charter Academy
5.6 miles K-8
Neuse Charter School
11.6 miles K-12
PreEminent Charter School
11.9 miles K-8
RISE Southeast Raleigh Charter School
12.1 miles K-8
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls
14.4 miles K-8
Longleaf School of the Arts
15.1 miles 9-12
The Exploris School
15.5 miles K-8
Raleigh Charter High School
10 
16.5 miles 9-12
Southern Wake Academy
17.0 miles 6-12
Doral Academy of North Carolina
17.0 miles K-4