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#97 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 4% in state

Rodgers Elementary

Elementary School · Martin County Schools · Williamston, NC

A Martin County Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2277 Rodgers School Rd, Williamston, NC 27892

  • Math 75% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.4% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$15,333
Chronic Absenteeism33.6%

Students at Rodgers Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Rodgers Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,569/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williamston), 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

$46,892

Median home value

$114,100

Median rent

$720/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

68.6%

Poverty rate

20.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27892; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Williamston PrimaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–24.2 mi362Compare →
E J Hayes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.93–54.6 mi263Compare →
Jamesville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–5Not available211Compare →
South Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–5Not available329Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Martin County Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 of 9
District spending per student
$15,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rodgers Elementary is listed in Martin County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rodgers Elementary

Rodgers Elementary is a public elementary school in Williamston, NC, part of Martin County Schools, serving approximately 211 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rodgers Elementary

What grades does Rodgers Elementary serve?

Rodgers Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rodgers Elementary?

Rodgers Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodgers Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rodgers Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rodgers Elementary rank in NC?

Rodgers Elementary ranks #97 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Rodgers Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rodgers Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Rodgers Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rodgers Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rodgers Elementary a charter school?

No, Rodgers Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rodgers Elementary a Title I school?

No, Rodgers Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rodgers Elementary?

98.6% of students at Rodgers Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
211
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Martin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.6%
Area population (ZIP 27892)
13,387
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
44
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 · 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.
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 27892; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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