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
Top Rankings
Brush Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Overall Rank
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Overview
Serving 356 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 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 445 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 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
356 students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#903 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
50
56
Grade 1 Students
60
72
Grade 2 Students
60
73
Grade 3 Students
66
85
Grade 4 Students
62
90
Grade 5 Students
58
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
2%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
93%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%