Torrence Creek Elementary School
Torrence Creek Elementary School serves 602 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Torrence Creek Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Torrence Creek Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Torrence Creek Elementary School's student population of 602 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 602 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Torrence Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Torrence Creek Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #250 out of 2561 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 18% |
| Black | 15% | 25% |
| White | 60% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Torrence Creek Elementary School is Merancas Middle College High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lake Norman Charter (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Grand Oak Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntersville Grand Oak Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 601 students10
1.2 miles
15410 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-2063 1.2 K-5 601 - Huntersville Huntersville Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 810 students10
1.6 miles
200 Gilead Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3835 1.6 K-5 810 - Huntersville Merancas Middle College High School Math: ≤5% Grades: 11-12 | 112 students
2.3 miles
11930 Verhoeff Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0035 2.3 11-12 112 - Huntersville Lake Norman Charter Charter School
Math: 59% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-12 | 1,907 student10
2.6 miles
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600 2.6 K-12 1,907 - Huntersville Barnette Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 762 students10
3.0 miles
13659 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0372 3 PK-5 762
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