Gouge Elementary School

Gouge Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-4
134 Laurel St,  Bakersville, NC
Mitchell County Schools
4.0
4.7
221 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Colby T. Calhoun
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
47.7%
State Average
54.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
444:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
96%
Hispanic
2.6%
Two or more races
1.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
2/29/2016
I do believe that they are doing a fabulous job. I do believe that when they give up on a child, the child gives up too. Sometimes they have bad home lives and can't be held accountable for their parents mistake. ALL teachers need to stop and think of this.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
4.0 parent
3/10/2014
my school is Gouge elementary Bakersville, nc Teachers seems to be wonderful, My children are doing great progress over the last year and very proud of the teachers!!! If you can bye pass a couple of the office women, They seem quite snobby!!
5.0 teacher
3/8/2014
I love Gouge school. As a faculty member I think it is a positive productive school. The faculty is always trying to make learning a fun process and uplifts the children when they have ideas about a topic or theme they are studying about. Our principle is one of caring, uplifting and pleasantness. I...
5.0 parent
12/3/2007

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Gouge Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-4 in Bakersville, NC and is served by the Mitchell County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 221 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Gouge Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Learn more about what Bakersville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gouge Elementary School.

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