The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
11%
Black
(09-10)n/a
31%
White
(09-10)100%
54%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
27%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
40%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% NC state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NC state average).
How many students attend Beech Mountain Elementary School?
15 students attend Beech Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Beech Mountain Elementary School students are White.
What grades does Beech Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Beech Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Beech Mountain Elementary School part of?
Beech Mountain Elementary School is part of Avery County Schools.
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