The Mountain Community School vs. Dana Elementary School
Should I attend The Mountain Community School or Dana 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
School
Top Rankings
The Mountain Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
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Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Mountain Community 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 55-59% (which is higher than 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dana Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
198 students
392 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1775 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
22
70
Grade 1 Students
21
64
Grade 2 Students
22
63
Grade 3 Students
23
51
Grade 4 Students
23
79
Grade 5 Students
22
65
Grade 6 Students
25
-
Grade 7 Students
24
-
Grade 8 Students
16
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
53%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
81%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
