Celebrating Growth: 2023-2024
Students in Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) made significant academic progress on state assessments during the 2023-24 school year, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction on Sept. 4, 2024. The district advanced 75 positions in the statewide rankings, moving from 108th to 33rd out of 115 districts in North Carolina.
The district presented these achievements at a recent school board work session, highlighting notable growth in School Performance Grades (SPGs) and reaffirming its dedication to academic excellence.
Key Highlights from the 2023-24 SPG Report:
State Ranking Improvement: NCPS rose from 108th to 33rd in the percentage of low-performing schools. It is one of only six districts in North Carolina to reduce its number of low-performing schools each year since 2018.
Increased School Performance Grades (SPGs): Nineteen schools saw improvements in their SPGs from the previous year. This marks the highest number of schools receiving a grade of C or better since the state began tracking SPGs in 2015.
Top Growth Schools: Southern Nash Middle ranked in the top 1% statewide for growth, while Early College High and Parker Middle also achieved top rankings for academic improvement. Overall, 12 NCPS schools placed in the top 25% for growth statewide.
January Board of Education Meeting
At the January 2025 Board of Education meeting, Nash County Public Schools proudly recognized teachers who EXCEEDED growth!
EVAAS (Education Value-Added Assessment System) measures the impact educators have on student academic progress. Exceeding growth means students achieved MORE than expected—an incredible accomplishment! These teachers and schools have truly knocked it out of the park, showing exceptional dedication and results. Let's celebrate their hard work and success!
Teachers
Seba Allen, Jr.
Jessica Bandin
Rebecca Barnett
Larry Black
Jessica Bland
Amanda Boseman
Bethany Brantley
Shanika Bratts
Kelsey Burgess
Shelley Byrd
Ivoneth Vasas
Brandon Clay
Jennedy Clayton
Tabitha Edwards
Michael Ellis
Kristine Estropigan
Nicholas Finch
Tara Finn
Melissa Flinchum
Zachary Foster
Jennifer George
Alyson Girouard
Elizabeth Godwin
Melissa Goodwin
Kristina Griffin
Sylvia Hauter
Chevonese Hutchinson
Michelle Jackson
Tiffany Jenkins
Dwayne Johnson
Christian Jones
Jessica Joyner
Samantha Joyner
Lucretia Kinnin
Amy Kirkwood
Amanda Lancaster
Willie Langley
Brooke Larrison
Reuben Ledbetter
Latasha Lee
Victoria Mason
Kendra McDaniel
Tara McDonald
Melissa McDonald
Denise McGrath
Quasha McNeal
Lisandra Mejia
Christy Messer
Robin Miller
Rebekah Moore
Dimitri Moss
Amanda Moss
Lindsay Murray
Lindsay Nowell
Kimberly Parker
Holly Pate
Bethany Patterson
Amanda Porter
Brian Powell
Diane Renck
Karla Reynolds
Maria Rique
Megan Robbins
Anna Robertson
Tammy Royster
Laurie Sanchez Mendez
Shannon Shearin
Kimberly Sieracki
Michael Simonof
Shaqueeta Small
Samantha Spain
Maryalyce Therrien
Blair Thomas
Renee Tucker
Carrie Valovic
Deborah Vance
Mary Warren
Chelsea Wiggins
Lauren Williams
Amy Worrell
Elizabeth Zinkhan