Mars Hill Elementary School vs. Brush Creek Elementary School
Should you attend Mars Hill Elementary School or Brush Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Brush Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Overview
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).
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brush Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
477 students
373 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#512 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
59
Grade 1 Students
67
64
Grade 2 Students
88
69
Grade 3 Students
92
65
Grade 4 Students
69
59
Grade 5 Students
86
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
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n/a
% White
87%
86%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.23
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
