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#986 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 37% in state

West Pine Elementary

Elementary School · Moore County Schools · West End, NC

A Moore County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

272 Archie Rd, West End, NC 27376

  • Math 72% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 65% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.54 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.1% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.4 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$11,374
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at West Pine Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2010
Math
90%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

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

Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.1%

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 West Pine 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average448/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,891

Median home value

$314,700

Median rent

$984/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27376; 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
Connect AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.0 mi302Compare →
West End ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–53.7 mi443Compare →
Pinehurst ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5K–54.1 mi608Compare →
Carthage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–5Not available358Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Moore County Schools

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#13 of 22
District spending per student
$11,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Pine Elementary is listed in Moore County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Pine Elementary

West Pine Elementary is a public elementary school in West End, NC, part of Moore County Schools, serving approximately 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #986 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Pine Elementary

What grades does West Pine Elementary serve?

West Pine Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend West Pine Elementary?

West Pine Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Pine Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at West Pine Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Pine Elementary rank in NC?

West Pine Elementary ranks #986 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is West Pine Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

West Pine Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 West Pine Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Pine Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is West Pine Elementary a charter school?

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

Is West Pine Elementary a Title I school?

No, West Pine Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

50.1% of students at West Pine 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
413
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Moore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
Area population (ZIP 27376)
9,693
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
51.5
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 27376; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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