Summary:
John J Blair Elementary is a public elementary school in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving 443 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the New Hanover County Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 243 districts in the state.
John J Blair Elementary has a diverse student population, with 47.4% White, 12.42% African American, 25.96% Hispanic, and 4.29% Asian students. However, the school has a very high percentage (over 99%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by End-of-Grade (EOG) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in reading and math. For example, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 67.9% in 2022-2023, compared to the district's 68.1% and the state's 61.1%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 530 out of 1,502 North Carolina elementary schools in 2022-2023 to as low as 1,008 out of 1,514 in 2021-2022.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Wrightsville Beach Elementary and Ogden Elementary, John J Blair Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings. However, these nearby schools serve student populations with significantly higher socioeconomic status, which can contribute to their stronger academic performance. The challenges faced by John J Blair Elementary, including declining academic performance, subgroup performance disparities, and the high poverty and diversity of its student population, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to help students achieve academic success.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
New Hanover County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
530th of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,293
Students who attend John J Blair Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2
Number of students: 443
Racial breakdown:
White:
47.4%
Hispanic:
26.0%
African American:
12.4%
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Two or more races:
9.3%
Asian:
4.3%
American Indian:
0.7%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%
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