Excellent
#324 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 12% in state
Eastfield Global Magnet School
Elementary School · Mcdowell County Schools · Marion, NC
A Mcdowell County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
170 Eastfield School Road, Marion, NC 28752
- Math 63% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastfield Global Magnet School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Eastfield Global Magnet School 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,457/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), 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
$55,036
Median home value
$166,100
Median rent
$712/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Manna Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Marion Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Nebo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Gardens Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 309 | 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.
Mcdowell County Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eastfield Global Magnet School is listed in McDowell County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastfield Global Magnet School
Eastfield Global Magnet School is a public elementary school in Marion, NC, part of Mcdowell County Schools, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #324 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastfield Global Magnet School
What grades does Eastfield Global Magnet School serve?
Eastfield Global Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Eastfield Global Magnet School?
Eastfield Global Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastfield Global Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastfield Global Magnet School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastfield Global Magnet School rank in NC?
Eastfield Global Magnet School ranks #324 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Eastfield Global Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastfield Global Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Eastfield Global Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastfield Global Magnet School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eastfield Global Magnet School a charter school?
No, Eastfield Global Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastfield Global Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Eastfield Global Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastfield Global Magnet School?
98.9% of students at Eastfield Global Magnet School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- McDowell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (828) 652-3730
- Area population (ZIP 28752)
- 30,602
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 28752; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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