Alston Ridge Elementary vs Kestrel Heights School
Kestrel Heights School has a higher overall rating of 6.9/10 compared to 5.0/10. Alston Ridge Elementary is significantly larger with 1,111 students, about 2.5× the size of Kestrel Heights School (440). In math proficiency, Alston Ridge Elementary leads at 65.0%.
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Alston Ridge Elementary
Cary, NC
5.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
1,111 students
Kestrel Heights School
Durham, NC
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
440 students
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| Metric | Alston Ridge Elementary | Kestrel Heights School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.0 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.9 | 4.0 |
| Growth Score | 2.2 | 8.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.6% | 53.9% |
| Environment Score | 7.4 | 6.3 |
| State Rank | #2,175 of 2,660 | #903 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 18th | 66th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Alston Ridge Elementary | Kestrel Heights School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 65.0% | 26.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 66.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Cary (27519) | Durham (27713) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $159,414 | $96,900 |
| Median Home Value | $614,100 | $380,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,854 | $1,460 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 78.2% | 65.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 23 min |