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Third Creek Elementary School vs. N B Mills Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Third Creek Elementary School
361 East Barkley Road
Statesville, NC 28677
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
N B Mills Elementary School
1410 Pearl St
Statesville, NC 28677
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

N B Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Third Creek 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 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, N B Mills 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
525 students
389 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Third 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 N B Mills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Third Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at N B Mills Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Third 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 N B Mills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Third Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Iredell-Statesville 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 N B Mills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Iredell-Statesville 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

#2135 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#2442 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Third 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 N B Mills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Third Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Iredell-Statesville 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 N B Mills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Third Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Iredell-Statesville 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 N B Mills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Third Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Iredell-Statesville 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 N B Mills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Iredell-Statesville 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 Third Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of N B Mills Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
24
28
Kindergarten Students
76
45
Grade 1 Students
87
71
Grade 2 Students
81
77
Grade 3 Students
96
66
Grade 4 Students
81
53
Grade 5 Students
80
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Third Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at N B Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Third Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Iredell-Statesville 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 Asian at N B Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Third Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Iredell-Statesville 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 N B Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
36%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Third Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Iredell-Statesville 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 Black at N B Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
22%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Third Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Iredell-Statesville 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 N B Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Iredell-Statesville 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%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Third Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Iredell-Statesville 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 N B Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Third Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Iredell-Statesville 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 N B Mills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Iredell-Statesville 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%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Third Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Iredell-Statesville 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 N B Mills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Iredell-Statesville 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
7%
3%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Third Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Iredell-Statesville 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 N B Mills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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