Very Good
#964 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 36% in state
Koontz Intermediate
Middle School · Buncombe County Schools · Asheville, NC
A Buncombe County Schools middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
305 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC 28803
- Math 53% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Koontz Intermediate score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
99.6%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Koontz 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$70,638
Median home value
$408,600
Median rent
$1,455/mo
College educated
50.4%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28803; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 5–8 | 0.1 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Carolina Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Veritas Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| FernleafCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–10 | 4.6 mi | 666 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #21 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
Koontz Intermediate is listed in Buncombe County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Koontz Intermediate
Koontz Intermediate is a public middle school in Asheville, NC, part of Buncombe County Schools, serving approximately 680 students in grades 5th-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #964 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Koontz Intermediate
What grades does Koontz Intermediate serve?
Koontz Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Koontz Intermediate?
Koontz Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Koontz Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Koontz Intermediate is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Koontz Intermediate rank in NC?
Koontz Intermediate ranks #964 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Koontz Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Koontz Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Koontz Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Koontz Intermediate has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Koontz Intermediate a charter school?
No, Koontz Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Koontz Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Koontz Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Koontz Intermediate?
99.6% of students at Koontz 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
- 680
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buncombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (828) 684-1295
- Area population (ZIP 28803)
- 34,750
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 28803; 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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