Serving 821 students in grades 5-6, Kannapolis Intermediate 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 was 35% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
821 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
32%
21%
Black
25%
25%
White
35%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Kannapolis Intermediate?
821 students attend Kannapolis Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Kannapolis Intermediate students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kannapolis Intermediate?
Kannapolis Intermediate has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kannapolis Intermediate offer ?
Kannapolis Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Kannapolis Intermediate part of?
Kannapolis Intermediate is part of Kannapolis City Schools.
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