Catawba Rosenwald Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(22-23)n/a
1%
Asian
(22-23)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(22-23)n/a
20%
Black
(22-23)50%
25%
White
(22-23)50%
44%
Hawaiian
(22-23)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(22-23)n/a
6%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
100%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Catawba County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Catawba Rosenwald Education Center often compared to?
Catawba Rosenwald Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Childrens Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Catawba Rosenwald Education Center?
The graduation rate of Catawba Rosenwald Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Catawba Rosenwald Education Center?
2 students attend Catawba Rosenwald Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Catawba Rosenwald Education Center students are Black, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does Catawba Rosenwald Education Center offer ?
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Catawba Rosenwald Education Center part of?
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center is part of Catawba County Schools.
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