Dillard Academy

Summary:

Dillard Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 277 students in grades K-8 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, a predominantly African American and low-income community. The school has consistently struggled with low academic performance, ranking among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state.

Dillard Academy's academic performance is significantly below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with particularly concerning results for African American students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's student-teacher ratio is also notably higher than nearby Wayne County Public Schools, which may be a contributing factor to the school's challenges. Dillard Academy has received a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade, indicating persistent low performance.

When compared to nearby schools such as Northeast Elementary, Brogden Primary, and Northwest Elementary, Dillard Academy's academic performance is significantly lower across all grade levels and subject areas. This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges in addressing the needs of its predominantly African American and low-income student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 504 West Elm Street
       Goldsboro, NC  27530


(919) 581-0128

District: Dillard Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1405th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  43.8 Help
Number of students:  277

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.3%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dillard Academy ranks worse than 93.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dillard Academy ranks worse than 83.5% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.3%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dillard Academy is 43.8. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dillard Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Dillard Academy 1405th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Dillard Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Dillard Academy 662nd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Dillard Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Dillard Academy 227th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dillard Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Dillard Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.08 1247th 1276 2.3%
2007 12.36 1204th 1293 6.9%
2008 26.69 1053rd 1324 20.5%
2009 18.80 1180th 1354 12.9%
2010 1.53 1355th 1363 0.6%
2011 8.68 1326th 1381 4.0%
2012 9.97 1314th 1388 5.3%
2013 8.92 1339th 1403 4.6%
2014 2.31 1378th 1390 0.9%
2015 5.25 1401st 1440 2.7%
2016 6.46 1377th 1425 3.4%
2017 1.78 1419th 1429 0.7%
2018 18.30 1232nd 1434 14.1%
2019 14.46 1318th 1473 10.5%
2021 8.15 1431st 1489 3.9%
2022 29.33 1103rd 1514 27.1%
2023 14.49 1342nd 1502 10.7%
2024 11.37 1405th 1505 6.6%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dillard Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.65 998th 1332 25.1%
2019 24.44 1138th 1361 16.4%
2021 18.35 1177th 1329 11.4%
2022 47.93 691st 1366 49.4%
2023 25.30 1166th 1437 18.9%
2024 17.18 1326th 1450 8.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Dillard Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.02 1247th 1405 11.2%
2019 9.71 1355th 1424 4.8%
2021 9.11 1377th 1440 4.4%
2022 27.40 1115th 1458 23.5%
2023 10.55 1380th 1459 5.4%
2024 8.88 1403rd 1455 3.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at Dillard Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.79 1136th 1413 19.6%
2019 24.00 1183rd 1430 17.3%
2021 6.39 1412th 1444 2.2%
2022 33.85 1004th 1464 31.4%
2023 23.63 1172nd 1461 19.8%
2024 16.85 1305th 1464 10.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school African American students at Dillard Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.06 526th 927 43.3%
2019 37.26 630th 949 33.6%
2021 24.58 738th 896 17.6%
2022 53.77 354th 927 61.8%
2023 30.64 686th 933 26.5%
2024 21.30 809th 924 12.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

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

Rank History for Dillard Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dillard Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 2.54 675th 694 2.7%
2018 21.72 550th 691 20.4%
2019 14.90 649th 737 11.9%
2021 10.85 678th 741 8.5%
2022 40.27 464th 786 41.0%
2023 27.90 576th 784 26.5%
2024 19.50 662nd 793 16.5%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dillard Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.31 391st 604 35.3%
2019 24.64 533rd 639 16.6%
2021 18.21 560th 633 11.5%
2022 61.57 211th 689 69.4%
2023 45.42 380th 735 48.3%
2024 34.57 508th 743 31.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Dillard Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.03 496th 656 24.4%
2019 10.83 633rd 684 7.5%
2021 12.53 649th 706 8.1%
2022 32.26 501st 733 31.7%
2023 28.13 549th 731 24.9%
2024 22.27 602nd 738 18.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Dillard Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.22 553rd 697 20.7%
2021 9.44 672nd 711 5.5%
2022 46.90 392nd 748 47.6%
2023 33.00 512th 747 31.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at Dillard Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.42 218th 494 55.9%
2019 38.91 332nd 519 36.0%
2021 29.29 388th 533 27.2%
2022 64.38 123rd 550 77.6%
2023 50.29 229th 559 59.0%
2024 35.46 364th 560 35.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American 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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Enrollment information for Dillard Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 1 109 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2000 1 122 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2001 0 91 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2002 0 92 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2003 0 92 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2004 0 71 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2005 0 90 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2006 0 111 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2007 1 108 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 110
2008 0 132 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2009 3 141 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2010 6 146 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2011 3 154 0 3 0 0 0 0 160
2012 3 166 0 4 0 0 0 0 173
2013 3 195 0 0 0 0 1 0 199
2014 4 194 0 1 0 0 0 0 199
2015 7 225 0 1 1 0 0 0 234
2016 2 237 0 4 1 1 0 0 245
2017 4 292 0 2 1 1 0 0 300
2018 13 250 1 11 0 0 0 0 275
2019 8 287 1 14 0 0 2 0 312
2020 6 273 1 12 0 0 2 0 294
2021 6 244 0 18 0 0 5 0 273
2022 7 227 0 16 0 0 2 0 252
2023 2 250 0 18 0 0 7 0 277

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 Dillard Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 110 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 123 8.0 15.4 n/a
2001 91 8.0 11.4 n/a
2002 93 6.0 15.5 0
2003 93 6.0 15.5 0
2004 71 6.0 11.8 77.5
2005 90 6.0 15.0 n/a
2006 111 6.0 18.5 n/a
2007 110 n/a n/a 98.2
2008 134 6.0 22.3 n/a
2009 146 7.0 20.9 n/a
2010 154 15.0 10.2 94.2
2011 160 7.6 20.9 96.3
2012 173 7.1 24.0 95.4
2013 199 11.4 17.4 94
2014 199 14.3 13.8 95.5
2015 234 10.0 23.4 96.6
2016 245 12.0 20.4 95.5
2017 300 10.4 28.7 91
2018 275 17.7 15.4 95.3
2019 312 8.3 37.2 96.8
2020 294 20.3 14.4 95.6
2021 273 17.6 15.4 94.9
2022 252 13.4 18.6 98.8
2023 277 6.3 43.8 97.1

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 Dillard Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 110 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 123 8.0 15.4 n/a
2001 91 8.0 11.4 n/a
2002 93 6.0 15.5 0
2003 93 6.0 15.5 0
2004 71 6.0 11.8 77.5
2005 90 6.0 15.0 n/a
2006 111 6.0 18.5 n/a
2007 110 n/a n/a 98.2
2008 134 6.0 22.3 n/a
2009 146 7.0 20.9 n/a
2010 154 15.0 10.2 94.2
2011 160 7.6 20.9 96.3
2012 173 7.1 24.0 95.4
2013 199 11.4 17.4 94
2014 199 14.3 13.8 95.5
2015 234 10.0 23.4 96.6
2016 245 12.0 20.4 95.5
2017 300 10.4 28.7 91
2018 275 17.7 15.4 95.3
2019 312 8.3 37.2 96.8
2020 294 20.3 14.4 95.6
2021 273 17.6 15.4 94.9
2022 252 13.4 18.6 98.8
2023 277 6.3 43.8 97.1

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dillard Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1318th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1342nd of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.1%
Ranks 649th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 576th of 784 Middle schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dillard Academy)34.325.8
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Dillard Academy)28.619.4
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dillard Academy)30.332.1
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Dillard Academy)39.432.1
 7.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dillard Academy)34.346.4
 12.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Dillard Academy)28.632.1
 3.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Dillard Academy)71.439.3
 32.1%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dillard Academy)43.329.6
 13.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Dillard Academy)33.333.3
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dillard Academy)47.157.7
 10.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Dillard Academy)38.242.3
 4.1%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dillard Academy)16.726.9
 10.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Dillard Academy)22.234.6
 12.4%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Dillard Academy)44.450
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students312277
 11.2%
African American287250
 12.9%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1418
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White82
 75%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.8%97.1%
 0.3%


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Students at Dillard Academy are 90% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Dillard Academy ranks in the bottom 6.6% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended Dillard Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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