Swain County West Elementary School vs. Mountain Discovery
Should I attend Swain County West Elementary School or Mountain Discovery? 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
School
Top Rankings
Swain County West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Mountain Discovery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Swain County West 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 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 174 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mountain Discovery ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
411 students
174 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1057 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1130 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
21
Grade 1 Students
76
20
Grade 2 Students
73
19
Grade 3 Students
78
20
Grade 4 Students
57
22
Grade 5 Students
64
19
Grade 6 Students
-
17
Grade 7 Students
-
21
Grade 8 Students
-
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
10%
15%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
1%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
77%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
23%
