Grady Brown Elementary

Summary:

Grady Brown Elementary is a public elementary school in Hillsborough, North Carolina, serving 406 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orange County Schools district, which is ranked 125 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grady Brown Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Hillsborough Elementary and Pathways Elementary, with a racial breakdown of 41.63% White, 12.56% African American, 33.25% Hispanic, 2.46% Asian, and 10.1% two or more races. However, the school has struggled academically, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 5th grade Math, Grady Brown had a 41.3% proficiency rate, compared to 53.9% for the district and 58.1% for the state.

Grady Brown Elementary's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than the overall school average, while English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform significantly lower. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have declined in recent years, with the school now ranking 1094 out of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the school's diverse student population and the broader socioeconomic factors impacting student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1100 New Grady Brown Rd
       Hillsborough, NC  27278-9200


(919) 732-6138

District: Orange County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1094th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,441 Help


Students who attend Grady Brown Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    A L Stanback Middle
High:    Cedar Ridge High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.6%
Hispanic:
33.3%
African American:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grady Brown Elementary ranks worse than 72.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Orange County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Grady Brown Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.6%), Hispanic (33.3%), African American (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grady Brown Elementary is 11.2, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Orange County Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grady Brown Elementary is $12,441. 3 elementary schools in the Orange County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grady Brown Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Grady Brown Elementary 1094th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Grady Brown Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Orange County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange County Schools 125th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grady Brown Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Grady Brown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.70 376th 1276 70.5%
2007 58.92 566th 1293 56.2%
2008 64.50 461st 1324 65.2%
2009 72.39 349th 1354 74.2%
2010 68.27 430th 1363 68.5%
2011 60.14 608th 1381 56.0%
2012 67.70 444th 1388 68.0%
2013 77.95 254th 1403 81.9%
2014 68.90 411th 1390 70.4%
2015 59.58 580th 1440 59.7%
2016 56.18 619th 1425 56.6%
2017 60.13 574th 1429 59.8%
2018 62.82 538th 1434 62.5%
2019 50.67 751st 1473 49.0%
2021 30.61 1015th 1489 31.8%
2022 28.97 1111th 1514 26.6%
2023 39.66 942nd 1502 37.3%
2024 30.19 1094th 1505 27.3%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grady Brown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.76 185th 421 56.1%
2019 38.60 306th 497 38.4%
2022 22.39 431st 485 11.1%
2023 20.95 460th 514 10.5%
2024 28.32 431st 533 19.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Grady Brown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.89 583rd 801 27.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grady Brown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.81 674th 1332 49.4%
2019 42.48 839th 1361 38.4%
2021 25.92 1029th 1329 22.6%
2022 27.38 1094th 1366 19.9%
2023 30.13 1083rd 1437 24.6%
2024 24.48 1231st 1450 15.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Grady Brown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.36 498th 1405 64.6%
2019 51.13 722nd 1424 49.3%
2021 37.17 875th 1440 39.2%
2022 32.81 1023rd 1458 29.8%
2023 46.17 800th 1459 45.2%
2024 32.46 1048th 1455 28.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Grady Brown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.56 570th 897 36.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Grady Brown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.31 557th 612 9.0%
2021 7.18 479th 494 3.0%
2022 48.91 368th 500 26.4%
2023 59.99 278th 582 52.2%
2024 62.35 269th 669 59.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Grady Brown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.16 543rd 1413 61.6%
2019 49.92 745th 1430 47.9%
2021 23.70 1111th 1444 23.1%
2022 26.27 1126th 1464 23.1%
2023 34.41 1009th 1461 30.9%
2024 28.45 1113th 1464 24.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Grady Brown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.38 138th 927 85.1%
2019 60.98 296th 949 68.8%
2022 59.58 289th 927 68.8%
2024 39.99 576th 924 37.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Grady Brown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.27 626th 851 26.4%
2019 27.76 714th 865 17.5%
2021 30.24 635th 843 24.7%
2022 13.61 864th 893 3.2%
2023 25.19 748th 915 18.3%
2024 22.06 838th 951 11.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Grady Brown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.02 335th 1178 71.6%
2019 62.54 430th 1183 63.7%
2021 28.39 898th 1172 23.4%
2022 39.91 761st 1194 36.3%
2023 44.65 690th 1183 41.7%
2024 32.63 854th 1166 26.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Open Quote My children had a great experience living the CHAMP life at GAB. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Open Quote Hi! I was a student at Grady Brown Elementary school, and I have the honour of saying that I am still suffering. They claim to be the best school in America, not even close. I experienced bad teaching practices and extreme bullying first hand. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Grady Brown Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 612 178 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 802
1989 662 164 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 832
1990 689 180 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 880
1991 701 167 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 877
1992 411 104 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 428 97 2 6 0 n/a n/a 16 549
1994 393 112 2 5 2 n/a n/a 14 528
1995 383 132 2 11 4 n/a n/a 0 532
1996 383 132 2 11 4 n/a n/a 0 532
1997 381 139 2 10 6 n/a n/a 0 538
1998 395 128 2 11 6 n/a n/a 0 542
1999 394 127 1 12 11 n/a n/a 0 545
2000 378 131 1 13 5 n/a n/a 0 528
2001 349 150 1 11 5 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 321 85 6 20 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2003 321 85 6 20 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2004 328 102 7 34 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2005 336 87 7 49 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2006 349 73 7 61 3 n/a n/a 0 493
2007 362 56 10 58 1 n/a n/a 15 502
2008 371 64 12 66 3 n/a n/a 11 527
2009 341 71 13 69 3 n/a n/a 0 497
2010 324 54 9 77 3 n/a n/a 0 467
2011 327 46 5 84 0 1 16 0 479
2012 348 51 5 83 0 3 14 0 504
2013 289 47 5 91 0 2 14 0 448
2014 281 45 3 101 1 0 25 0 456
2015 263 68 1 118 1 0 9 0 460
2016 283 65 2 123 0 0 16 0 489
2017 258 77 2 137 1 0 23 0 498
2018 228 64 3 134 1 0 25 0 455
2019 226 55 3 148 1 0 29 0 462
2020 212 51 3 142 0 0 39 0 447
2021 188 58 6 121 1 0 35 0 409
2022 169 57 8 131 0 0 35 0 400
2023 169 51 10 135 0 0 41 0 406

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grady Brown Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 802 43.0 18.6 24.1
1989 832 43.0 19.3 35.2
1990 880 43.0 20.4 37.8
1991 877 43.0 20.3 38
1992 524 43.0 12.1 28.1
1993 549 35.0 15.7 23.5
1994 528 36.0 14.7 25.1
1995 532 37.0 14.4 27.8
1996 532 37.0 14.4 27.8
1997 538 34.0 15.8 25.5
1998 542 42.0 12.9 26.9
1999 545 42.0 13.0 33.2
2000 528 42.0 12.6 34.7
2001 516 42.0 12.3 33.1
2002 433 41.0 10.6 31.2
2003 433 41.0 10.6 31.2
2004 471 41.0 11.5 32.3
2005 479 37.0 12.9 32.8
2006 493 37.0 13.3 31.8
2007 502 n/a n/a 34.9
2008 527 38.0 13.9 31.6
2009 497 38.4 12.9 31.2
2010 467 34.0 13.7 35.8
2011 479 37.5 12.7 36.5
2012 504 37.3 13.5 38.5
2013 448 36.0 12.4 46
2014 456 33.3 13.6 47.8
2015 460 35.0 13.1 50.4
2016 489 35.0 13.9 50.5
2017 498 36.0 13.8 53
2018 455 37.3 12.1 50.1
2019 462 36.5 12.6 51.7
2020 447 36.1 12.3 46.3
2021 409 35.5 11.5 46.7
2022 400 33.0 12.1 53.8
2023 406 36.0 11.2 60.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grady Brown Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 802 43.0 18.6 24.1
1989 832 43.0 19.3 35.2
1990 880 43.0 20.4 37.8
1991 877 43.0 20.3 38
1992 524 43.0 12.1 28.1
1993 549 35.0 15.7 23.5
1994 528 36.0 14.7 25.1
1995 532 37.0 14.4 27.8
1996 532 37.0 14.4 27.8
1997 538 34.0 15.8 25.5
1998 542 42.0 12.9 26.9
1999 545 42.0 13.0 33.2
2000 528 42.0 12.6 34.7
2001 516 42.0 12.3 33.1
2002 433 41.0 10.6 31.2
2003 433 41.0 10.6 31.2
2004 471 41.0 11.5 32.3
2005 479 37.0 12.9 32.8
2006 493 37.0 13.3 31.8
2007 502 n/a n/a 34.9
2008 527 38.0 13.9 31.6
2009 497 38.4 12.9 31.2
2010 467 34.0 13.7 35.8
2011 479 37.5 12.7 36.5
2012 504 37.3 13.5 38.5
2013 448 36.0 12.4 46
2014 456 33.3 13.6 47.8
2015 460 35.0 13.1 50.4
2016 489 35.0 13.9 50.5
2017 498 36.0 13.8 53
2018 455 37.3 12.1 50.1
2019 462 36.5 12.6 51.7
2020 447 36.1 12.3 46.3
2021 409 35.5 11.5 46.7
2022 400 33.0 12.1 53.8
2023 406 36.0 11.2 60.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grady Brown Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,012 (8.1%) $11,429 (91.9%) $12,441

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grady Brown Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 751st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 942nd of 1502 Elementary schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grady Brown Elementary)59.442.6
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange County Schools)55.756.5
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Grady Brown Elementary)60.939.7
 21.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Orange County Schools)52.148.8
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grady Brown Elementary)40.539.7
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Orange County Schools)55.656.5
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Grady Brown Elementary)48.849.3
 0.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Orange County Schools)53.353.8
 0.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grady Brown Elementary)65.255.7
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Orange County Schools)6160.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Grady Brown Elementary)59.647.5
 12.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Orange County Schools)54.151.1
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Grady Brown Elementary)77.568.9
 8.6%
   5th Grade Science (Orange County Schools)70.661.9
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462406
 12.1%
African American5551
 7.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian310
 233.3%
Hispanic148135
 8.8%
Pacific Islander00
White226169
 25.2%
Two or More Races2941
 41.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.7%60.3%
 8.6%


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Grady Brown Elementary ranks 1094th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Grady Brown Elementary are 42% White, 33% Hispanic, 13% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Grady Brown Elementary.

Students who attend Grady Brown Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : A L Stanback Middle
High : Cedar Ridge High


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