Mars Hill Elementary School vs. Fallston Elementary School
Should I attend Mars Hill Elementary School or Fallston Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Fallston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 497 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 45% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fallston 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 46% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
497 students
457 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1031 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1194 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
22
Kindergarten Students
90
75
Grade 1 Students
85
69
Grade 2 Students
76
61
Grade 3 Students
88
74
Grade 4 Students
86
77
Grade 5 Students
72
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
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11%
% White
95%
78%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
