I went to Dudley and loved it! Now my daugher goes there and she love sit too. The teachers have been great! One of the best teachers from there retired last year. I had her when I was there. I was very happy that my children were able to meet her and see that teachers really do care about the students!
... Read more We miss her very much! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/01/09
I myself have had some problems with the teachers but the people in office are A+
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Posted by a parent on 03/18/08
We are more than pleased with the outstanding job the Administration and Teachers are doing to advance the education of our children at Dudley Shoals Elementary. Every morning my children and I are greeted with a warm smile, a genuine welcome, and a 'it's a good day to be at Dudley!' My husband and
... Read more I are thankful for the committed staff that gives more than what is required. We have found from the Principal's office, Mr. Berry, to the classrooms of each child, a love for the child to become the best they can be is the agenda of the day. The classroom teachers lead by example in showing our children what it means to learn, to grow, and to pursue excellence! Thank you all for the daily sacrifice you make to make school a success for each student. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/05
As a former teacher of 33 years and as a grandparent, I am really disappointed for students because of the lack of uniformity exhibited at the recent kindergarten thru second grade awards ceremony for 2004 school year. The first grade students were recognized with trophies for spelling and math mastery.
... Read more Second grade winners were not recognized at all. This does not foster nurturing students nor does it display fairness. Above all, it does not give students the incentive to strive for excellence. In the interest of students, I hope that the principal will use authority to correct the lack of uniforminity in all of the school activities. -Grandparent Read less
Posted by a administrator on 06/04/04
When it was time for my child to enter school, I researched all the county schools, visited classrooms, and talked to teachers. We moved to Dudley Shoals so that our children could attend. We have been more than happy with every aspect of this school. The staff is wonderful and treat every child as their
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Posted by a parent on 01/26/04
I have 2 children going to Dudley Shoals. I have never seen any problems in the school as far as discipline or any other. The teachers are great, and don't even know if there is a bad one in the group.I am very involved in the school classrooms, so I see what is going on, and love the way the kids are
... Read more taught and are always under strict guard when outside the classroom. I am from a big city, and I am so happy that my kids are getting a small city's schooling right now. It is wonderful compared to the problems they have in the larger school systems.People should be happy that this school is small and innocent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/04/03
i have one child that is now entering south caldwell that went to dudley shoals.. i still have one child at dudley. this school is a great one. both children loves it. the staff and faculty are wonderful. i respect the teacher and principal alot for all their hard work. they all have a hard job, but
... Read more always find time for me to ask questions and always have a respectable answer for anything i ask. good luck to all this new school yr. can't wait to meet the new principal. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/31/03
I would not recommend this school to anyone in the county. The principal and staff do not express enough concern for the children's real being for me to allow my child to attend Dudley Shoals. The experience I had with this school was unbearable and thank goodness I transferred my child out. Parents
... Read more beware - things at this school are not always what they seem. Read less
Posted by a on 07/07/03
I have one child that goes to the school and he loves it. I think the school sets good examples for the children.The school stresses reading,and I think that is really great.
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School Profile for Dudley Shoals Elementary School
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EOG* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Dudley Shoals Elementary School
Caldwell County School District
North Carolina
* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
544
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
37
Number of classrooms:
27
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Granite Falls schools — Dudley Shoals Elementary School is located at 1500 Dudley Shoals Rd, Granite Falls NC 28630. 1500 Dudley Shoals Rd is in the 28630 ZIP code in Granite Falls, NC The school district for Dudley Shoals Elementary School is the Caldwell County School District. Dudley Shoals Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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