Moncure School

Summary:

Moncure School is an elementary school serving grades K-8 in Moncure, North Carolina, with a student population of 213. The school is part of the Chatham County Schools district, which is ranked 67 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Moncure School has shown mixed performance on state standardized tests, with 3rd-grade math scores exceeding the district and state averages, but underperforming in most other grade levels and subjects. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 488 out of 1,514 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 795 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom half of elementary schools in North Carolina. Moncure's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with female students generally outperforming male students and White students outperforming their low socioeconomic status peers.

Compared to nearby schools, Moncure School's performance is generally lower than that of Pittsboro Elementary, which ranked 284 out of 1,505 elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 4-star rating. Additionally, the Math and Science Academy of Apex, a public charter school located about 10 miles from Moncure, consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating and over 80% proficiency in math and reading. The increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Moncure School suggests that the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could contribute to the lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-8

 600 Moncure School Road
       Moncure, NC  27559


(919) 542-3725

District: Chatham County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
795th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,877 Help


Students who attend Moncure School usually attend:

High:    Northwood High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  213

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.9%
Hispanic:
22.1%
African American:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Moncure School ranks worse than 52.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Chatham County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details Moncure School ranks better than 67.5% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Moncure School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.9%), Hispanic (22.1%), African American (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moncure School is 12.7, which is the 4th best among 10 elementary schools in the Chatham County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moncure School is $11,877. 5 elementary schools in the Chatham County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Moncure School:

SchoolDigger ranks Moncure School 795th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Moncure School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Moncure School 258th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Moncure School in the ranking list.)

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Chatham County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatham County Schools 67th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Moncure School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Moncure School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.54 766th 1276 40.0%
2007 44.49 827th 1293 36.0%
2008 51.13 692nd 1324 47.7%
2009 57.59 658th 1354 51.4%
2010 63.02 552nd 1363 59.5%
2011 56.53 671st 1381 51.4%
2012 56.02 675th 1388 51.4%
2013 40.37 839th 1403 40.2%
2014 50.20 697th 1390 49.9%
2015 39.19 928th 1440 35.6%
2016 42.81 878th 1425 38.4%
2017 53.43 692nd 1429 51.6%
2018 42.84 875th 1434 39.0%
2019 52.23 727th 1473 50.6%
2021 44.09 801st 1489 46.2%
2022 65.54 488th 1514 67.8%
2023 53.28 712th 1502 52.6%
2024 47.17 795th 1505 47.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Moncure School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.26 1048th 1332 21.3%
2019 33.48 999th 1361 26.6%
2021 37.55 826th 1329 37.8%
2022 58.04 497th 1366 63.6%
2023 53.23 642nd 1437 55.3%
2024 59.08 531st 1450 63.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Moncure School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.44 886th 1405 36.9%
2019 59.70 566th 1424 60.3%
2021 39.20 844th 1440 41.4%
2022 63.36 490th 1458 66.4%
2023 53.33 671st 1459 54.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Moncure School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.49 854th 1413 39.6%
2019 47.43 788th 1430 44.9%
2021 46.62 739th 1444 48.8%
2022 54.03 656th 1464 55.2%
2023 43.10 869th 1461 40.5%
2024 48.21 778th 1464 46.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Moncure School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.83 743rd 1178 36.9%
2019 41.63 746th 1183 36.9%
2021 32.56 832nd 1172 29.0%
2022 49.89 614th 1194 48.6%
2023 48.21 638th 1183 46.1%
2024 47.70 643rd 1166 44.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Moncure School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Moncure School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.53 185th 598 69.1%
2007 51.79 343rd 606 43.4%
2008 60.15 269th 620 56.6%
2009 56.08 334th 630 47.0%
2010 59.12 322nd 640 49.7%
2011 62.69 271st 648 58.2%
2012 72.34 173rd 662 73.9%
2013 84.41 80th 673 88.1%
2014 85.23 69th 627 89.0%
2015 78.53 129th 705 81.7%
2016 64.26 230th 692 66.8%
2017 68.73 204th 694 70.6%
2018 78.48 126th 691 81.8%
2019 67.40 228th 737 69.1%
2021 52.82 329th 741 55.6%
2022 67.82 219th 786 72.1%
2023 65.25 242nd 784 69.1%
2024 64.32 258th 793 67.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Moncure School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.71 300th 604 50.3%
2019 39.19 418th 639 34.6%
2021 34.09 423rd 633 33.2%
2023 67.80 171st 735 76.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Moncure School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.21 83rd 656 87.3%
2019 59.89 277th 684 59.5%
2021 63.44 229th 706 67.6%
2022 79.31 133rd 733 81.9%
2023 60.26 267th 731 63.5%
2024 56.94 292nd 738 60.4%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Moncure School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.92 70th 127 44.9%
2019 44.44 314th 416 24.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Moncure School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.35 150th 665 77.4%
2019 68.42 200th 697 71.3%
2021 43.06 395th 711 44.4%
2022 46.95 391st 748 47.7%
2023 54.74 311th 747 58.4%
2024 67.68 208th 751 72.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Moncure School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.32 72nd 596 87.9%
2019 72.39 157th 624 74.8%
2021 48.30 309th 632 51.1%
2022 59.26 248th 658 62.3%
2023 42.72 379th 656 42.2%
2024 56.44 275th 652 57.8%
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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.

Moncure School Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Open Quote Before raising my own children, I worked as a high school teacher and teacher's assistant for an elementary and middle school. An often overlooked indicator of a great school is teacher retention, and I know that Moncure keeps good teachers because they are supported by administration and parents. The PTA has done an outstanding job at raising funds for technology, athletics, and arts programs that would otherwise be omitted due to state-wide budget cuts. Most of all, I love that Moncure is small enough that every child is valued and instruction is customized for individual abilities to ensure everyone is learning. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Moncure School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 102 137 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 247
1989 116 133 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 256
1990 112 115 0 0 2 n/a n/a 16 245
1991 106 116 1 2 2 n/a n/a 16 243
1992 119 109 0 3 4 n/a n/a 16 251
1993 114 112 0 4 5 n/a n/a 14 249
1994 122 102 0 5 2 n/a n/a 20 251
1995 151 104 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 270
1996 151 104 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 270
1997 142 104 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 257
1998 133 96 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 239
1999 140 89 1 17 3 n/a n/a 0 250
2000 142 81 1 16 3 n/a n/a 0 243
2001 110 83 1 22 5 n/a n/a 0 221
2002 122 65 1 33 1 n/a n/a 0 222
2003 122 65 1 33 1 n/a n/a 0 222
2004 109 61 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2005 122 55 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 125 41 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2007 130 33 1 28 1 n/a n/a 8 201
2008 148 32 0 37 1 n/a n/a 9 227
2009 140 43 0 38 1 n/a n/a 0 222
2010 142 48 0 35 2 n/a n/a 0 227
2011 171 36 0 27 1 0 10 0 245
2013 186 44 0 41 1 0 11 0 283
2014 184 36 0 43 1 0 8 0 272
2015 207 48 1 47 1 0 10 0 314
2016 195 48 1 53 2 0 10 0 309
2017 195 46 2 51 3 0 8 0 305
2018 198 44 2 50 2 0 9 0 305
2019 179 43 2 55 0 0 10 0 289
2020 157 47 2 52 0 0 15 0 273
2021 142 35 2 46 1 1 13 0 240
2022 117 34 2 41 1 1 14 0 210
2023 117 30 2 47 1 1 15 0 213

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 Moncure School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 247 17.0 14.5 27.9
1989 256 17.0 15.0 31.6
1990 245 18.0 13.6 40.8
1991 243 18.0 13.5 41.2
1992 251 18.0 13.9 26.7
1993 249 16.0 15.6 39.6
1994 251 17.0 14.8 46.3
1995 270 17.0 15.9 33.3
1996 270 17.0 15.9 33.3
1997 257 17.0 15.1 35.8
1998 239 23.0 10.4 42.7
1999 250 23.0 10.9 51.2
2000 243 23.0 10.6 56.4
2001 221 23.0 9.6 59.3
2002 222 23.0 9.7 0
2003 222 23.0 9.7 0
2004 203 23.0 8.8 55.2
2005 203 23.0 8.8 56.7
2006 196 23.0 8.5 50
2007 201 n/a n/a 44.6
2008 227 18.3 12.4 40.4
2009 222 19.4 11.4 42.3
2010 227 18.3 12.4 45.4
2011 245 18.4 13.2 44.5
2013 283 19.1 14.7 43.5
2014 272 18.8 14.4 44.9
2015 314 20.0 15.7 45.9
2016 309 21.0 14.7 50.8
2017 305 21.3 14.3 49.5
2018 305 21.8 13.9 43.9
2019 289 20.4 14.1 45.3
2020 273 20.0 13.6 44
2021 240 19.1 12.5 37.9
2022 210 17.4 12.0 32.4
2023 213 16.7 12.7 46.5

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 Moncure School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 247 17.0 14.5 27.9
1989 256 17.0 15.0 31.6
1990 245 18.0 13.6 40.8
1991 243 18.0 13.5 41.2
1992 251 18.0 13.9 26.7
1993 249 16.0 15.6 39.6
1994 251 17.0 14.8 46.3
1995 270 17.0 15.9 33.3
1996 270 17.0 15.9 33.3
1997 257 17.0 15.1 35.8
1998 239 23.0 10.4 42.7
1999 250 23.0 10.9 51.2
2000 243 23.0 10.6 56.4
2001 221 23.0 9.6 59.3
2002 222 23.0 9.7 0
2003 222 23.0 9.7 0
2004 203 23.0 8.8 55.2
2005 203 23.0 8.8 56.7
2006 196 23.0 8.5 50
2007 201 n/a n/a 44.6
2008 227 18.3 12.4 40.4
2009 222 19.4 11.4 42.3
2010 227 18.3 12.4 45.4
2011 245 18.4 13.2 44.5
2013 283 19.1 14.7 43.5
2014 272 18.8 14.4 44.9
2015 314 20.0 15.7 45.9
2016 309 21.0 14.7 50.8
2017 305 21.3 14.3 49.5
2018 305 21.8 13.9 43.9
2019 289 20.4 14.1 45.3
2020 273 20.0 13.6 44
2021 240 19.1 12.5 37.9
2022 210 17.4 12.0 32.4
2023 213 16.7 12.7 46.5

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 Moncure School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $805 (6.8%) $11,072 (93.2%) $11,877

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Moncure School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 727th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 712th of 1502 Elementary schools
 2%
Ranks 228th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 242nd of 784 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Moncure School)80.845
 35.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chatham County Schools)71.864.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Moncure School)61.525
 36.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Chatham County Schools)60.551.6
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Moncure School)55.252.4
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chatham County Schools)64.859.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Moncure School)55.271.4
 16.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Chatham County Schools)65.260.5
 4.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Moncure School)64.738.1
 26.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chatham County Schools)68.866.2
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Moncure School)5057.1
 7.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Chatham County Schools)59.557.9
 1.6%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Moncure School)61.876.2
 14.4%
   5th Grade Science (Chatham County Schools)76.272.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Moncure School)5052
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chatham County Schools)58.557.1
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Moncure School)66.764
 2.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Chatham County Schools)64.152.7
 11.4%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Moncure School)72.469.2
 3.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chatham County Schools)63.860.2
 3.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Moncure School)55.265.4
 10.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Chatham County Schools)64.559.2
 5.3%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Moncure School)65.945.5
 20.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chatham County Schools)50.651.6
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Moncure School)77.357.6
 19.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Chatham County Schools)61.660.5
 1.1%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Moncure School)79.563.6
 15.9%
   8th Grade Science (Chatham County Schools)76.972.5
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students289213
 26.3%
African American4330
 30.2%
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic5547
 14.5%
Pacific Islander01
White179117
 34.6%
Two or More Races1015
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.3%46.5%
 1.2%


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High : Northwood High

Moncure School ranks 795th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Moncure School are 55% White, 22% Hispanic, 14% African American, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 213 students attended Moncure School.


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