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W G Pearson Elementary School

Durham, NC


W G Pearson Elementary School
3501 Fayettville Street
Durham, NC  27707
Phone: 919-560-3988
Durham County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 4 out of 10 stars
4  

Grades Served: PK-5
Enrollment: 319
Type: Regular School
W G Pearson Elementary School

W G Pearson Elementary School



Metro Area Ranking

#67
Metro Area Elementary School Ranking: W G Pearson Elementary School is ranked #67 of 87 of the best elementary schools in Durham and surrounding areas (23rd percentile). Click the link to see all 87 elementary schools.

State Ranking

#1067
Statewide Elementary School Ranking: W G Pearson Elementary School is ranked #1067 out of 1536 of the best elementary schools in North Carolina (31st percentile). Click the link to see all 1536 elementary schools.

Overall, W G Pearson Elementary School is a 4-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Durham County, NC. W G Pearson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students and serves grades PK-5. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

90.2
(Exceeded Growth)
Student Growth Score: W G Pearson Elementary School had a Student Growth Score of 90.2. This placed W G Pearson Elementary School in the 83rd 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
D
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

C
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

D
  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 - 60%
 Black - 60%
 Hispanic - 32%
 Hispanic - 32%
 Two or More Races - 6%
 Two or More Races - 6%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 3%
 White - 3%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at W G Pearson 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

 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 27% - Level 4 (Solid)
 27% - Level 4 (Solid)
 18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 47% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 47% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 4

 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 14% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 4 (Solid)
 20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 59% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 59% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 5

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 21% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 57% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 57% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 3

 12% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 < 5% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 82% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 82% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 4

 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 29% - Level 4 (Solid)
 29% - Level 4 (Solid)
 6% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 6% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 57% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 57% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 5

 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 16% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 64% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 64% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 5

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 43% - Level 4 (Solid)
 43% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 38% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 38% - 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 W G Pearson Elementary School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Hillside High School
0.4 miles Durham 9-12
Fayetteville Street Elementary School
0.5 miles Durham PK-5
James E Shepard Middle School
0.8 miles Durham 6-8
C C Spaulding Elementary School
1.4 miles Durham PK-5
R N Harris Elementary School
1.7 miles Durham PK-5
Pearsontown Elementary School
10 
1.8 miles Durham PK-5
Rogers-Herr Middle School
10 
1.8 miles Durham 6-8
Hope Valley Elementary School
1.8 miles Durham K-5
Sherwood Githens Middle School
1.9 miles Durham 6-8
Burton Elementary School
1.9 miles Durham PK-5
Southwest Elementary School
2.1 miles Durham PK-5
Morehead Montessori Magnet School
2.1 miles Durham PK-5
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
10 
2.2 miles Durham 6-8
Lakewood Elementary School
2.3 miles Durham PK-5
Eastway Elementary School
2.7 miles Durham PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Hillside High School
0.4 miles 9-12
Fayetteville Street Elementary School
0.5 miles PK-5
James E Shepard Middle School
0.8 miles 6-8
C C Spaulding Elementary School
1.4 miles PK-5
R N Harris Elementary School
1.7 miles PK-5
Pearsontown Elementary School
10 
1.8 miles PK-5
Rogers-Herr Middle School
10 
1.8 miles 6-8
Hope Valley Elementary School
1.8 miles K-5
Sherwood Githens Middle School
1.9 miles 6-8
Burton Elementary School
1.9 miles PK-5
Southwest Elementary School
2.1 miles PK-5
Morehead Montessori Magnet School
2.1 miles PK-5
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
10 
2.2 miles 6-8
Lakewood Elementary School
2.3 miles PK-5
Eastway Elementary School
2.7 miles PK-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Maureen Joy Charter School
2.6 miles Durham K-8
Durham Charter School
2.7 miles Durham K-9
North Carolina Cyber Academy
3.1 miles Durham K-12
Community School of Digital & Visual Art
3.1 miles Durham K-8
Global Scholars Academy
3.1 miles Durham K-8
Central Park School For Children
3.3 miles Durham K-8
Research Triangle Charter School
3.5 miles Durham K-8
Reaching All Minds Academy
3.9 miles Durham K-8
The Institute for the Development Young Leaders
4.1 miles Durham K-8
Kestrel Heights School
4.2 miles Durham K-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Maureen Joy Charter School
2.6 miles K-8
Durham Charter School
2.7 miles K-9
North Carolina Cyber Academy
3.1 miles K-12
Community School of Digital & Visual Art
3.1 miles K-8
Global Scholars Academy
3.1 miles K-8
Central Park School For Children
3.3 miles K-8
Research Triangle Charter School
3.5 miles K-8
Reaching All Minds Academy
3.9 miles K-8
The Institute for the Development Young Leaders
4.1 miles K-8
Kestrel Heights School
4.2 miles K-8