Summary:
Sardis Elementary is a public elementary school in Monroe, North Carolina, serving 489 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Union County Public Schools district, which is ranked 49 out of 243 districts in the state.
Sardis Elementary stands out for its high percentage of Hispanic students (50.31%), which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, ranging from 12.19% to 37.94%. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in EOG (End-of-Grade) tests, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in reading. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 3rd-grade reading proficiency was 42.9%, compared to the district's 59.9% and the state's 48%. Additionally, Sardis Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.05% to 70.76% over the past three years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools.
While Sardis Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 12.2 over the past three years, its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 174th out of 1,434 North Carolina elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 582nd out of 1,502 in 2022-2023. The school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school ranking highly for Hispanic students and English Language Learners, but less so for White students and students with disabilities. Compared to nearby schools, such as Stallings Elementary and Hemby Bridge Elementary, Sardis Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, but it outperforms the nearby Monroe Charter Academy and Matthews Charter Academy.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Union County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
582nd of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,237
Students who attend Sardis Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.2
Number of students: 489
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
50.3%
White:
32.9%
African American:
10.0%
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Asian:
3.7%
Two or more races:
3.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.8%
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