Serving 581 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Emereau Bladen 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 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emereau Bladen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Emereau Bladen's student population of 581 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Emereau Bladen ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emereau Bladen is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1644 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
17%
25%
White
61%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
38%
52%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emereau Bladen's ranking?
Emereau Bladen is ranked #1644 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Emereau Bladen?
581 students attend Emereau Bladen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Emereau Bladen students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emereau Bladen?
Emereau Bladen has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Emereau Bladen offer ?
Emereau Bladen offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emereau Bladen part of?
Emereau Bladen is part of Emereau: Bladen School District.
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