Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mars Hill Elementary School 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 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 477 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Mars Hill Elementary School 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 Mars Hill Elementary School is 0.23, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mars Hill Elementary School?
477 students attend Mars Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mars Hill Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mars Hill Elementary School?
Mars Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mars Hill Elementary School offer ?
Mars Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mars Hill Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 477 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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