Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, N B Mills Elementary School 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 15-19% (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 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
N B Mills Elementary School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
N B Mills Elementary School 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 N B Mills Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#2295 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
50%
25%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 N B Mills Elementary School's ranking?
N B Mills Elementary School is ranked #2295 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are N B Mills Elementary School often compared to?
N B Mills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Third Creek Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 N B Mills Elementary School?
398 students attend N B Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of N B Mills Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of N B Mills Elementary School?
N B Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does N B Mills Elementary School offer ?
N B Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is N B Mills Elementary School part of?
N B Mills Elementary School is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools School District.
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