I love it because my daughter loves it and is doing good. This is her first public school she is a military child. I love her teacher she is good and works with her well. She just still nervous to go and eat breakfast by herself. I'm still working with her on that. She is a child that just loves
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
I have 4 kids at Penderlea and they all love it their and so do I. Their grades keep improving and the staff and principal Miller are Great. ...Joanna Britt
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Posted by a parent on 06/24/08
We absolutely love Penderlea! The staff is exceptional. My daughter is very happy and loves school. What more can you ask?
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/08
My daughter is in Mrs. Blakes fifth grade class. She has been going to Penderlea since Kindergarten. I love her teacher. she stays on top of my daughter and keeps me informed on her behavior,grades, and progress whether its good or bad. I feel like she really cares and she is there to help make a difference
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Posted by a parent on 02/07/08
We LOVE Penderlea. I'm so thrilled that our two boys are able to go here. Anytime one of my sons has had a academic problem it was quickly addressed and help was provided. The teachers and the principals bend over backwards to help the students and to keep the parents involved.
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Posted by a parent on 01/31/07
My son is in Mrs. Johnson third grade class. He has been going to Penderlea since Kindergarten. I love his teacher. she stays on top of my son and keeps me informed on his behavior,grades, and progress whether its good or bad. I feel like she really cares and she is there to help make a difference in
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/06
I just want to say that this school in Penderlea is so awesome and that the teachers and the staff are the greatest. My son started there since pre kindergarden and he loves this school. I feel that they the teachers have done so awesome with him, he loves school and it shows. I feel that all the
... Read more teachers have done such a great job of teaching, and I feel great that my son is a part of this school. The gym teachers really keep my son on the go, and that is all he talks about. He truly likes Mr Pittman and it shows. I thank each teacher in Penderlea Elementary for the great job they are doing for our children. The Principal and the staff at Penderlea Elementary are truly amazing. I thank each and everyone working there for the great things they are doing for the children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/13/06
This school is wonderful. My daughter is in her 9th year at this school. She Is in the eighth grade. This is the best school in the county. I love it. GO HORNETS!
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Posted by a parent on 12/23/05
My son has attended grades K-8. We have been very pleased with the quality of instruction. The teachers are EXCELLENT and the new principal is a breath of fresh air!
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Posted by a parent on 04/11/05
I cannot tell you how excited I am for Penderlea school this year. Penderlea has always been a terrific school and carries a great reputation. After meeting with our new principle on several occassions it is plain to see his vision for our much loved school. He is simply intrested in playing up what
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* 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:
504
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
36
Number of classrooms:
23
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Willard schools — Penderlea Elementary School is located at 82 Penderlea School Rd, Willard NC 28478. 82 Penderlea School Rd is in the 28478 ZIP code in Willard, NC The school district for Penderlea Elementary School is the Pender County School District. Penderlea Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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