Oakboro Choice STEM

Summary:

Oakboro Choice STEM is a public elementary school serving grades K-8 in Oakboro, North Carolina, with a student population of 344 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school is part of the Stanly County Schools district, which is ranked 127 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oakboro Choice STEM consistently outperforms the Stanly County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in proficiency rates across various grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics, where proficiency rates often exceed 60% across all grade levels. The school also excels in supporting its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 10% of North Carolina elementary schools for this subgroup. Additionally, Oakboro Choice STEM has been consistently ranked in the top 25-50% of North Carolina elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a 4-star rating in most recent years.

While Oakboro Choice STEM significantly outperforms the other elementary schools in the Stanly County Schools district, its performance is more mixed when compared to nearby schools like Bethel Elementary (Cabarrus County Schools) and New Salem Elementary (Union County Public Schools). This suggests that Oakboro Choice STEM is a high-performing school within its own district, but may have room for improvement to reach the level of the top-performing schools in the surrounding region.


Detail:

Public K-8

 1244 N Main St
       Oakboro, NC  28129


(704) 961-4700

District: Stanly County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
403rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,393 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oakboro Choice STEM ranks better than 73.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Stanly County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details Oakboro Choice STEM ranks better than 90.3% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (8.6%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakboro Choice STEM is 14.1, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Stanly County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakboro Choice STEM is $8,393. 8 elementary schools in the Stanly County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakboro Choice STEM:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakboro Choice STEM 403rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Oakboro Choice STEM in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Oakboro Choice STEM 77th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Oakboro Choice STEM in the ranking list.)

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Stanly County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanly County Schools 127th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oakboro Choice STEM

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Oakboro Choice STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.55 988th 1473 32.9%
2021 46.78 754th 1489 49.4%
2022 74.77 331st 1514 78.1%
2023 80.69 225th 1502 85.0%
2024 69.95 403rd 1505 73.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakboro Choice STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.50 886th 1361 34.9%
2021 63.05 369th 1329 72.2%
2022 74.17 220th 1366 83.9%
2023 83.02 119th 1437 91.7%
2024 80.97 145th 1450 90.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Oakboro Choice STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.28 989th 1424 30.5%
2021 54.93 607th 1440 57.8%
2022 77.79 262nd 1458 82.0%
2023 76.13 275th 1459 81.2%
2024 66.12 435th 1455 70.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Oakboro Choice STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.49 193rd 582 66.8%
2024 65.89 192nd 669 71.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Oakboro Choice STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.76 968th 1430 32.3%
2021 36.46 898th 1444 37.8%
2022 66.90 439th 1464 70.0%
2023 78.57 248th 1461 83.0%
2024 71.38 365th 1464 75.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Oakboro Choice STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.24 1062nd 1183 10.2%
2021 24.68 950th 1172 18.9%
2022 57.40 497th 1194 58.4%
2023 67.75 344th 1183 70.9%
2024 53.34 550th 1166 52.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Oakboro Choice STEM

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Rank History for all middle school students at Oakboro Choice STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.95 173rd 737 76.5%
2021 84.10 91st 741 87.7%
2022 77.12 160th 786 79.6%
2023 90.15 66th 784 91.6%
2024 88.10 77th 793 90.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakboro Choice STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.03 109th 639 82.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Oakboro Choice STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.43 54th 684 92.1%
2021 86.51 70th 706 90.1%
2022 71.79 184th 733 74.9%
2023 80.99 115th 731 84.3%
2024 95.79 24th 738 96.7%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Oakboro Choice STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.45 143rd 461 69.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Oakboro Choice STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.48 276th 697 60.4%
2021 89.37 56th 711 92.1%
2023 89.96 61st 747 91.8%
2024 87.43 76th 751 89.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Oakboro Choice STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.10 293rd 624 53.0%
2021 71.64 156th 632 75.3%
2022 48.96 335th 658 49.1%
2023 78.58 129th 656 80.3%
2024 71.94 163rd 652 75.0%
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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 Oakboro Choice STEM

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 250 17 1 23 2 0 25 0 318
2019 275 16 1 30 2 0 20 0 344
2020 272 15 1 21 2 0 23 0 334
2021 274 13 0 32 2 0 17 0 338
2022 288 10 0 24 0 0 18 0 340
2023 288 8 2 28 0 0 18 0 344
2024 304 8 2 31 2 0 15 0 362

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oakboro Choice STEM

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 318 20.1 15.8 36.2
2019 344 20.4 16.7 41.6
2020 334 22.2 15.0 30.8
2021 338 25.2 13.3 30.2
2022 340 21.7 15.6 22.9
2023 344 23.6 14.5 99.1
2024 362 25.6 14.1 96.1

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 Oakboro Choice STEM

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 318 20.1 15.8 36.2
2019 344 20.4 16.7 41.6
2020 334 22.2 15.0 30.8
2021 338 25.2 13.3 30.2
2022 340 21.7 15.6 22.9
2023 344 23.6 14.5 99.1
2024 362 25.6 14.1 96.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oakboro Choice STEM

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $828 (9.9%) $7,565 (90.1%) $8,393

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakboro Choice STEM

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 988th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 225th of 1502 Elementary schools
 52.1%
Ranks 173rd of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 66th of 784 Middle schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakboro Choice STEM)31.776.1
 44.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stanly County Schools)59.260.4
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Oakboro Choice STEM)43.958.7
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Stanly County Schools)47.751.6
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oakboro Choice STEM)42.566.7
 24.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stanly County Schools)59.547.2
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Oakboro Choice STEM)62.560.4
 2.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Stanly County Schools)6147.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oakboro Choice STEM)41.974.3
 32.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stanly County Schools)58.850.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Oakboro Choice STEM)46.562.9
 16.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Stanly County Schools)52.139.7
 12.4%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Oakboro Choice STEM)62.885.7
 22.9%
   5th Grade Science (Stanly County Schools)73.960.8
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oakboro Choice STEM)63.984.6
 20.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stanly County Schools)60.446.9
 13.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Oakboro Choice STEM)72.273.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Stanly County Schools)58.946.3
 12.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oakboro Choice STEM)73.161.9
 11.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Stanly County Schools)56.442.9
 13.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Oakboro Choice STEM)73.171.4
 1.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Stanly County Schools)53.143.1
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oakboro Choice STEM)53.871.4
 17.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Stanly County Schools)51.235.9
 15.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Oakboro Choice STEM)53.878.6
 24.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Stanly County Schools)49.648
 1.6%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Oakboro Choice STEM)92.392.9
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Stanly County Schools)8265.4
 16.6%
   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 Students344344
African American168
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic3028
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White275288
 4.7%
Two or More Races2018
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.6%99.1%
 57.6%


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Students at Oakboro Choice STEM are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 362 students attended Oakboro Choice STEM.

Oakboro Choice STEM ranks 403rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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