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Roberson Center For Ed Achievement (Closed 2013)

1731 Roberson School Rd
Tarboro, NC 27886
Roberson Center For Ed Achievement serves 32 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(11-12)
21-39%
82%
(11-12)
21-39%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
94%
25%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% NC state average).
How many students attend Roberson Center For Ed Achievement?
32 students attend Roberson Center For Ed Achievement.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Roberson Center For Ed Achievement students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roberson Center For Ed Achievement?
Roberson Center For Ed Achievement has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Roberson Center For Ed Achievement offer ?
Roberson Center For Ed Achievement offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Roberson Center For Ed Achievement part of?
Roberson Center For Ed Achievement is part of Edgecombe County 51±¬ÁÏs School District.

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