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#1794 of 2,648 schools in NC
Black Mountain Primary
Elementary School · Buncombe County Schools · Black Mountain, NC
A Buncombe County Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 East State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Math 52% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NC 50% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black Mountain Primary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 50% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Black Mountain Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,238/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Black Mountain), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,177
Median home value
$358,400
Median rent
$1,319/mo
College educated
54.1%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 1.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Williams ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| The Learning Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–8 | 5.0 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Bell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 204 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Buncombe County Schools
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #34 of 45
- District spending per student
- $13,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black Mountain Primary is listed in Buncombe County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black Mountain Primary
Black Mountain Primary is a public elementary school in Black Mountain, NC, part of Buncombe County Schools, serving approximately 344 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,794 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black Mountain Primary
What grades does Black Mountain Primary serve?
Black Mountain Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Black Mountain Primary?
Black Mountain Primary has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Primary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black Mountain Primary rank in NC?
Black Mountain Primary ranks #1,794 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Black Mountain Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Mountain Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Black Mountain Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Mountain Primary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Black Mountain Primary a charter school?
No, Black Mountain Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black Mountain Primary a Title I school?
No, Black Mountain Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black Mountain Primary?
99.1% of students at Black Mountain Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Buncombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (828) 669-2645
- Area population (ZIP 28711)
- 12,579
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 57.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28711; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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