Avery's Creek Elementary School
Avery's Creek Elementary School serves 589 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Avery's Creek Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Avery's Creek Elementary School's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
Total Students | 589 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Avery's Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Avery's Creek Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #790 out of 2561 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 47% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 4% |
Hispanic | 32% | 18% |
Black | 12% | 25% |
White | 48% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 52% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Buncombe County Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Avery's Creek Elementary School is Roberson High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Valley Springs Middle School (2.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Arden Valley Springs Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 600 students10
2.0 miles
224 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1785 2 6-8 600 - Asheville Estes Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 754 students10
2.4 miles
275 Overlook Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 654-1795 2.4 K-5 754 - Asheville Koontz Intermediate Math: 51% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-6 | 741 students10
2.4 miles
305 Overlook Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 684-1295 2.4 5-6 741 - Asheville Roberson High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: 55%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,573 student10
2.4 miles
250 Overlook Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 654-1765 2.4 9-12 1,573 - Asheville Invest Collegiate - Imagine Charter School
Math: 58% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-12 | 869 students10
3.7 miles
1000 Brevard Road, Suite 175
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491 3.7 K-12 869
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