Montford North Star Academy

Summary:

Montford North Star Academy is a public middle school in Asheville, North Carolina, serving 224 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Asheville City Schools district, which is ranked 65 out of 242 districts in the state, Montford North Star Academy stands out as a high-performing school with strong academic achievement.

Montford North Star Academy consistently outperforms the Asheville City Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science compared to the district. Additionally, Montford North Star Academy has a statewide ranking of 143 out of 793 middle schools, placing it in the top 18% in North Carolina. However, the school's performance gap between its White and African American students, as well as its low-income students, is an area that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

Montford North Star Academy has a relatively diverse student population, with 66.07% White, 17.41% African American, and 11.61% Hispanic students in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also serves a significant population of low-income students, with 40.18% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared to nearby schools like Asheville Middle, Montford North Star Academy has a higher level of per-student spending ($19,754 vs. $12,770) and a lower student-teacher ratio (12.4 vs. 11.9), which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 90 Montford Ave
       Asheville, NC  28801


(828) 350-6900

District: Asheville City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,754 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  224

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.1%
African American:
17.4%
Hispanic:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montford North Star Academy ranks better than 82% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.1%), African American (17.4%), Hispanic (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montford North Star Academy is 12.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montford North Star Academy is $19,754.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montford North Star Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Montford North Star Academy 143rd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Montford North Star Academy in the ranking list.)

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Asheville City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Asheville City Schools 65th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montford North Star Academy

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Rank History for all students at Montford North Star Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.47 171st 737 76.8%
2021 55.46 304th 741 59.0%
2022 73.92 174th 786 77.9%
2023 75.82 165th 784 79.0%
2024 77.75 143rd 793 82.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montford North Star Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.43 277th 639 56.7%
2021 50.03 274th 633 56.7%
2022 44.13 371st 689 46.2%
2023 59.07 257th 735 65.0%
2024 47.76 367th 743 50.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Montford North Star Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.39 253rd 684 63.0%
2021 43.36 390th 706 44.8%
2022 66.40 218th 733 70.3%
2023 76.82 144th 731 80.3%
2024 76.95 148th 738 79.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Montford North Star Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.80 456th 504 9.5%
2021 52.87 158th 478 66.9%
2022 85.56 26th 449 94.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Montford North Star Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.50 253rd 448 43.5%
2022 66.97 114th 450 74.7%
2023 61.06 201st 452 55.5%
2024 48.03 315th 461 31.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Montford North Star Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.80 122nd 697 82.5%
2021 61.66 240th 711 66.2%
2022 77.16 149th 748 80.1%
2023 72.87 174th 747 76.7%
2024 75.71 155th 751 79.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Montford North Star Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.66 497th 519 4.2%
2021 14.35 512th 533 3.9%
2022 34.39 367th 550 33.3%
2023 22.66 479th 559 14.3%
2024 26.11 445th 560 20.5%
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Rank History for White students at Montford North Star Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.82 58th 624 90.7%
2021 61.86 214th 632 66.1%
2022 78.44 130th 658 80.2%
2023 76.15 145th 656 77.9%
2024 82.89 105th 652 83.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Montford North Star Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 45 22 1 6 1 0 7 0 82
2019 85 30 3 13 3 2 11 0 147
2020 138 44 2 17 3 3 14 0 221
2021 146 44 1 21 3 3 13 0 231
2022 153 43 1 21 2 2 10 0 232
2023 148 39 2 26 2 1 6 0 224

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montford North Star Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 82 6.2 13.1 42.7
2019 147 15.8 9.2 42.2
2020 221 21.0 10.4 36.7
2021 231 19.8 11.6 37.7
2022 232 20.2 11.4 32.3
2023 224 18.0 12.4 40.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montford North Star Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 82 6.2 13.1 42.7
2019 147 15.8 9.2 42.2
2020 221 21.0 10.4 36.7
2021 231 19.8 11.6 37.7
2022 232 20.2 11.4 32.3
2023 224 18.0 12.4 40.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Montford North Star Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,531 (7.8%) $18,223 (92.2%) $19,754

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montford North Star Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 171st of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 165th of 784 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Montford North Star Academy)63.664
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Asheville City Schools)58.253.1
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Montford North Star Academy)71.470.7
 0.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Asheville City Schools)66.658
 8.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Montford North Star Academy)66.760.8
 5.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Asheville City Schools)63.252.2
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Montford North Star Academy)73.973
 0.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Asheville City Schools)64.658.4
 6.2%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students147224
 52.4%
African American3039
 30%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic1326
 100%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White85148
 74.1%
Two or More Races116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.2%40.2%
 2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended Montford North Star Academy.

Montford North Star Academy ranks 143rd of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Montford North Star Academy are 66% White, 17% African American, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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