Serving 172 students in grades 4-5, Hawks Nest Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)8%
16%
Black
(15-16)27%
26%
White
(15-16)59%
50%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Hawks Nest Intermediate?
172 students attend Hawks Nest Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hawks Nest Intermediate students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawks Nest Intermediate?
Hawks Nest Intermediate has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hawks Nest Intermediate offer ?
Hawks Nest Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Hawks Nest Intermediate part of?
Hawks Nest Intermediate is part of Gaston County Schools.
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