Serving 593 students in grades 5-6, Eblen Intermediate 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 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eblen Intermediate's student population of 593 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eblen Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eblen Intermediate is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1855 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
32%
20%
Black
9%
25%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eblen Intermediate's ranking?
Eblen Intermediate is ranked #1855 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Eblen Intermediate often compared to?
Eblen Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Koontz Intermediate, The Franklin School Of Innovation by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Eblen Intermediate?
593 students attend Eblen Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Eblen Intermediate students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eblen Intermediate?
Eblen Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eblen Intermediate offer ?
Eblen Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Eblen Intermediate part of?
Eblen Intermediate is part of Buncombe County Schools School District.
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