Excellent
#164 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 6% in state
Mountain Park Elementary
Elementary School · Surry County Schools · State Road, NC
A Surry County Schools elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
505 Mountain Park Rd, State Road, NC 28676
- Math 75% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain Park Elementary score 66% 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 17 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mountain Park Elementary 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 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated718/100K
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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
$57,692
Median home value
$226,700
Median rent
$526/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28676; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Surry County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copeland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 258 | Compare → |
| Dobson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 346 | Compare → |
| Pilot Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 363 | Compare → |
| Rockford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 350 | 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.
Surry County Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #3 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Park Elementary is listed in Surry County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Park Elementary
Mountain Park Elementary is a public elementary school in State Road, NC, part of Surry County Schools, serving approximately 189 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Park Elementary
What grades does Mountain Park Elementary serve?
Mountain Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mountain Park Elementary?
Mountain Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Park Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Park Elementary rank in NC?
Mountain Park Elementary ranks #164 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Mountain Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Mountain Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Park Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mountain Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Mountain Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mountain Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Park Elementary?
98.4% of students at Mountain Park Elementary 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
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Surry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (336) 874-3933
- Area population (ZIP 28676)
- 2,863
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 55
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 28676; 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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