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Wayne School of Technical Arts

Summary:

Wayne School of Technical Arts is a public secondary school located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serving grades 6-11 with a total enrollment of 127 students. The school is part of the Wayne County Public Schools district, which is ranked 154 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wayne School of Technical Arts consistently outperforms the Wayne County Public Schools district and the state of North Carolina in various standardized test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in EOG/Mathematics for 6th grade (89.3% vs. 49.4% for the district and 54.3% for the state), EOC/Biology (92.1% vs. 42% for the district and 53.4% for the state), and EOC/English II (97.3% vs. 46.9% for the district and 59.7% for the state). Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 30.71%, compared to the overall district and state averages, and a low student-teacher ratio of 15.8, which is lower than the typical ratio in the district and state.

The consistently high test scores across various subjects and grade levels at Wayne School of Technical Arts suggest that the school is providing a high-quality education and effectively preparing its students for academic success. These factors, along with the school's diverse student population, may be contributing to its exceptional performance compared to the broader Wayne County Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public 6-11

 1520 Goodson St
       Goldsboro, NC  27531

(919) 751-7221

District: Wayne County Public Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  127

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.7%
African American:
23.6%
Hispanic:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.7% Help


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Compare Details Wayne School of Technical Arts ranks better than 94.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.8. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wayne School of Technical Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne School of Technical Arts 47th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Wayne School of Technical Arts in the ranking list.)

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Wayne County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County Public Schools 154th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wayne School of Technical Arts

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Rank History for all students at Wayne School of Technical Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.80 47th 793 94.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayne School of Technical Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.48 10th 743 98.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Wayne School of Technical Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.36 41st 738 94.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wayne School of Technical Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.30 264th 461 42.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Wayne School of Technical Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.81 15th 58 74.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Wayne School of Technical Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.05 46th 751 93.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Wayne School of Technical Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.65 47th 560 91.6%
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Rank History for White students at Wayne School of Technical Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.96 55th 652 91.6%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Open Quote Not enough teachers. What few teachers they do have lack knowledge and experience for a”school of technical arts”. Name is a misnomer. Any technical arts are actually through the community college. Students can play sports through eastern Wayne. But good luck with administration at WSTA helping. Eastern Wayne administration helpful but limited on how they can assist student athletes. WSTA principal should find a different career path, as he is unapproachable and actively avoids parental interactions. Guidance counselor shouldd retire or find different employment. She too avoids parents and fails communication 101. Lack of teachers forces students into online classes. If we wanted online classes we would home school. Please look elsewhere if think of this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wayne School of Technical Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2023 72 30 1 14 0 0 10 0 127

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 Wayne School of Technical Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 127 8.0 15.8 30.7

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 Wayne School of Technical Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 127 8.0 15.8 30.7

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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In the 2022-23 school year, 127 students attended Wayne School of Technical Arts.

Students at Wayne School of Technical Arts are 57% White, 24% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.


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