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Brush Creek Elementary School vs. Mars Hill Elementary School

Should you attend Brush Creek Elementary School or Mars Hill Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Brush Creek Elementary School
265 Upper Brush Creek Road
Marshall, NC 28753
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mars Hill Elementary School
200 School House Lane
Mars Hill, NC 28754
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Brush Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brush Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mars Hill Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
373 students
477 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brush Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mars Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brush Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mars Hill Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brush Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mars Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brush Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mars Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#512 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
#903 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brush Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mars Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brush Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mars Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brush Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mars Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brush Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mars Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brush Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mars Hill Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
59
75
Grade 1 Students
64
67
Grade 2 Students
69
88
Grade 3 Students
65
92
Grade 4 Students
59
69
Grade 5 Students
57
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mars Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brush Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mars Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brush Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mars Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brush Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mars Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
86%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brush Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mars Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brush Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mars Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.25
0.23
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brush Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mars Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brush Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mars Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brush Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mars Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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