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#1591 of 2,648 schools in NC
Eblen Intermediate
Middle School · Buncombe County Schools · Asheville, NC
A Buncombe County Schools middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
59 Lee's Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28806
- Math 40% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eblen Intermediate score 37% proficient, which is below 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 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Eblen Intermediate 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,723/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Asheville), 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
$59,925
Median home value
$335,800
Median rent
$1,224/mo
College educated
44.5%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28806; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Broad River Academy-girls CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Eliada AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 1.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| French Broad River Academy-boysPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Temple Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Buncombe County Schools
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #32 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
Eblen Intermediate is listed in Buncombe County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eblen Intermediate
Eblen Intermediate is a public middle school in Asheville, NC, part of Buncombe County Schools, serving approximately 550 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,591 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eblen Intermediate
What grades does Eblen Intermediate serve?
Eblen Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Eblen Intermediate?
Eblen Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eblen Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Eblen Intermediate is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eblen Intermediate rank in NC?
Eblen Intermediate ranks #1,591 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Eblen Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Eblen Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Eblen Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eblen Intermediate has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Eblen Intermediate a charter school?
No, Eblen Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eblen Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Eblen Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eblen Intermediate?
98.5% of students at Eblen Intermediate 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Buncombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.9%
- Phone
- (828) 255-5757
- Area population (ZIP 28806)
- 45,644
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 28806; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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