Serving 7 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center's student population of 7 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Catawba Rosenwald Education Center is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
14%
24%
White
72%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
71%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
7 students attend Catawba Rosenwald Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Catawba Rosenwald Education Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catawba Rosenwald Education Center?
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
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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