Excellent
#272 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 10% in state
Montford North Star Academy
Middle School · Asheville City Schools · Asheville, NC
An Asheville City Schools middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
90 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montford North Star Academy score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 58% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montford North Star Academy 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$51,125
Median home value
$481,400
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
36.7%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| Odyssey Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Hanger Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 84 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Asheville City Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,507NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montford North Star Academy is listed in Asheville City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montford North Star Academy
Montford North Star Academy is a public middle school in Asheville, NC, part of Asheville City Schools, serving approximately 217 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montford North Star Academy
What grades does Montford North Star Academy serve?
Montford North Star Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Montford North Star Academy?
Montford North Star Academy has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montford North Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Montford North Star Academy is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montford North Star Academy rank in NC?
Montford North Star Academy ranks #272 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Montford North Star Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Montford North Star Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Montford North Star Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montford North Star Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Montford North Star Academy a charter school?
No, Montford North Star Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montford North Star Academy a Title I school?
No, Montford North Star Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montford North Star Academy?
45.6% of students at Montford North Star Academy 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buncombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (828) 350-6900
- Area population (ZIP 28801)
- 13,580
- Area average commute
- 15.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 28801; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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