This table can be used to compare the performance of different student groups on the state End-of-Course tests. End-of-Course test results are not shown by individual subject area in this table. Instead, the results for all subject area tests are combined within each student subgroup and the percentage of passing scores is shown. For example, the number appearing under American Indian represents the percentage of End-of-Course tests taken by American Indian students that received a passing score (Level III or higher).
North Carolina is working hard to bring all groups to proficiency (as described above). Check this table for large differences in the percentages of students performing at or above grade level across the groups shown. Your school's overall performance depends partly on closing these "gaps" in achievement between groups of students. Your school's principal can discuss the measures the school is taking to close those gaps and what you might be able to do to help.
It also might be useful to view student performance grouped by gender, race/ethnicity and other factors at each of the four performance levels (Levels I - IV) by clicking on the triangle symbol beneath this table. Use these tables to see how many students in your school are above grade level and really excelling, or to see what percentage of students are just below passing and may need extra assistance to reach grade level. If you are interested in a comprehensive view of student performance, talk to your school principal about other measures of student learning: student grades, portfolios of work, special projects, honor roll membership, and school performances in academic competitions like math clubs or science fairs. Complete detailed achievement level results for each End-of-Grade test are available in the on the NC Department of Public Instruction's ABCs website.
Whenever there are fewer than five student scores in a category, a percentage is not reported so that student test results remain anonymous. Instead, a N/A (not available) appears in place of the percentage. Also to protect student privacy, any percentage that is higher than 95 appears as >95%, and any percentage that is lower than 5 appears as <5%.
For more technical information about these data and their sources, please see the Data Sources & Information Guide. For additional information about End-of-Course Tests, please see visit the Department of Public Instruction’s ABCs website.