Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Appalachian At Middle Fork 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 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Appalachian At Middle Fork's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Appalachian At Middle Fork 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 Appalachian At Middle Fork is 0.64, 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
#2386 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
37%
20%
Black
46%
25%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appalachian At Middle Fork's ranking?
Appalachian At Middle Fork is ranked #2386 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Appalachian At Middle Fork?
274 students attend Appalachian At Middle Fork.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Appalachian At Middle Fork students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appalachian At Middle Fork?
Appalachian At Middle Fork has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Appalachian At Middle Fork offer ?
Appalachian At Middle Fork offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Appalachian At Middle Fork part of?
Appalachian At Middle Fork is part of Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork School District.
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