Salem Elementary vs Hillcrest Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 6.3/10. Salem Elementary is significantly larger with 436 students, about 1.7× the size of Hillcrest Elementary (258). In math proficiency, Salem Elementary leads at 53.0%.
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Salem Elementary
Morganton, NC
6.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
436 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Morganton, NC
8.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
258 students
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| Metric | Salem Elementary | Hillcrest Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.3 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.0 | 5.5 |
| Growth Score | 4.2 | 9.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.3% | 98.8% |
| Environment Score | 7.3 | 9.2 |
| State Rank | #1,371 of 2,660 | #275 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 49th | 90th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Salem Elementary | Hillcrest Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 53.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 58.0% | 27.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Morganton (28655) | Morganton (28655) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,464 | $53,464 |
| Median Home Value | $170,400 | $170,400 |
| Median Rent | $827 | $827 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 20.8% | 20.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.2% | 21.2% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 24 min |