Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Black Mountain Primary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 344 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Black Mountain Primary ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Mountain Primary is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Black Mountain Primary is ranked #1115 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Black Mountain Primary?
344 students attend Black Mountain Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Black Mountain Primary students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Mountain Primary?
Black Mountain Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Black Mountain Primary offer ?
Black Mountain Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Black Mountain Primary part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 344 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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