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#1340 of 2,648 schools in NC
Herbin Metz Education Center
Elementary School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC
A Guilford County Schools elementary school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 O' Ferrell Street, Greensboro, NC 27405
- Math 17% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 5% proficient (2021)
- 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herbin Metz Education Center score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herbin Metz Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,498
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo C Falkener SR ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Gateway Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Bessemer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Gate City CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 729 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #55 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herbin Metz Education Center is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herbin Metz Education Center
Herbin Metz Education Center is a public elementary school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 63 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,340 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herbin Metz Education Center
What grades does Herbin Metz Education Center serve?
Herbin Metz Education Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Herbin Metz Education Center?
Herbin Metz Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbin Metz Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbin Metz Education Center is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herbin Metz Education Center rank in NC?
Herbin Metz Education Center ranks #1,340 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Herbin Metz Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Herbin Metz Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Herbin Metz Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herbin Metz Education Center has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Herbin Metz Education Center a charter school?
No, Herbin Metz Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herbin Metz Education Center a Title I school?
No, Herbin Metz Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herbin Metz Education Center?
95.2% of students at Herbin Metz Education Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (336) 333-7065
- Area population (ZIP 27405)
- 52,525
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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