Kensington Elementary vs Sandy Ridge Elementary
Kensington Elementary and Sandy Ridge Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.5 out of 10. Kensington Elementary is significantly larger with 975 students, about 1.7× the size of Sandy Ridge Elementary (571). In math proficiency, Sandy Ridge Elementary leads at 80.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Kensington Elementary
Waxhaw, NC
6.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
975 students
Sandy Ridge Elementary
Waxhaw, NC
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
571 students
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| Metric | Kensington Elementary | Sandy Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| Growth Score | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.4% | 5.6% |
| Environment Score | 5.7 | 6.6 |
| State Rank | #1,274 of 2,660 | #963 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 52th | 64th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Kensington Elementary | Sandy Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 77.0% | 80.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 74.0% | 78.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Waxhaw (28173) | Waxhaw (28173) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $146,196 | $146,196 |
| Median Home Value | $558,500 | $558,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 57.0% | 57.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 32 min |