Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Mountain Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 56% (majority Black).
The Mountain Community School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Mountain Community School 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.
The Mountain Community School is ranked #623 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are The Mountain Community School often compared to?
The Mountain Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend The Mountain Community School?
198 students attend The Mountain Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of The Mountain Community School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Mountain Community School?
The Mountain Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Mountain Community School offer ?
The Mountain Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Mountain Community School part of?
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