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Martins Creek Elementary/mid

1459 Tobe Stalcup Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Martins Creek Elementary/mid 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 is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Martins Creek Elementary/mid ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Martins Creek Elementary/mid's student population of 184 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
184 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Martins Creek Elementary/mid ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martins Creek Elementary/mid is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1367 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Martins Creek Elementary/mid and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martins Creek Elementary/mid and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Martins Creek Elementary/mid and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Martins Creek Elementary/mid and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Martins Creek Elementary/mid and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Martins Creek Elementary/mid and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Martins Creek Elementary/mid and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Martins Creek Elementary/mid and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Martins Creek Elementary/mid.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Martins Creek Elementary/mid and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Martins Creek Elementary/mid and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Martins Creek Elementary/mid and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martins Creek Elementary/mid's ranking?
Martins Creek Elementary/mid is ranked #1367 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Martins Creek Elementary/mid often compared to?
Martins Creek Elementary/midis often viewed alongside schools like Murphy Elementary School, Ranger Elementary Middle School, Peachtree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Martins Creek Elementary/mid?
184 students attend Martins Creek Elementary/mid.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Martins Creek Elementary/mid students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martins Creek Elementary/mid?
Martins Creek Elementary/mid has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martins Creek Elementary/mid offer ?
Martins Creek Elementary/mid offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Martins Creek Elementary/mid part of?
Martins Creek Elementary/mid is part of Cherokee County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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