New Dimensions

550 Lenoir Road
Morganton, NC 28655
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Top 20%
Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Dimensions ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Dimensions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

New Dimensions's student population of 470 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
470 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

New Dimensions ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Dimensions is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#330 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
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63%
42%
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68%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
2%
20%
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Black
4%
25%
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White
88%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Dimensions's ranking?
New Dimensions is ranked #330 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are New Dimensions often compared to?
New Dimensionsis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend New Dimensions?
470 students attend New Dimensions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of New Dimensions students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Dimensions?
New Dimensions has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Dimensions offer ?
New Dimensions offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is New Dimensions part of?
New Dimensions is part of The New Dimensions School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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