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#1393 of 2,648 schools in NC
Moncure School
Elementary School · Chatham County Schools · Moncure, NC
A Chatham County Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 Moncure School Road, Moncure, NC 27559
- Math 54% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moncure School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Moncure 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated737/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,750
Median home value
$347,000
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27559; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Bennett SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–8 | Not available | 182 | Compare → |
| Chatham Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 687 | Compare → |
| North Chatham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 623 | 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.
Chatham County Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #16 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moncure School is listed in Chatham County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moncure School
Moncure School is a public elementary school in Moncure, NC, part of Chatham County Schools, serving approximately 184 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,393 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moncure School
What grades does Moncure School serve?
Moncure School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Moncure School?
Moncure School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moncure School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moncure School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moncure School rank in NC?
Moncure School ranks #1,393 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Moncure School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moncure School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Moncure School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moncure School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Moncure School a charter school?
No, Moncure School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moncure School a Title I school?
No, Moncure School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moncure School?
46.7% of students at Moncure 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (919) 542-3725
- Area population (ZIP 27559)
- 2,607
- Area median age
- 54.4
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 27559; 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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