Summary:
The Mountain Discovery elementary school is the sole school located within the Mountain Discovery Charter School district in North Carolina. Serving grades K-8, this public charter school has a total enrollment of 174 students, with a predominantly White student population (77.01%) and significant representation of Native American (12.07%) and multi-racial (8.05%) students.
While Mountain Discovery maintains a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 761 out of 1,514 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 923 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024. Academically, the school struggles with lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading compared to the state averages, particularly in 3rd-grade Mathematics at 25% versus the state's 62.7%. However, the school excels in Science, with 5th-grade and 8th-grade proficiency rates exceeding the state averages.
Despite its small size and diverse student population, Mountain Discovery faces challenges in improving its overall academic performance. The school's declining statewide ranking and persistent gaps in Mathematics and Reading proficiency suggest that targeted interventions and a renewed focus on these core subjects may be necessary to help the school better serve its students and community.
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