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#1150 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 43% in state
Mountain View Intermediate
Middle School · Macon County Schools · Franklin, NC
A Macon County Schools middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
161 Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC 28734
- Math 50% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain View Intermediate score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain View 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,176/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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
$50,221
Median home value
$203,700
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28734; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Highlands SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | Not available | 319 | Compare → |
| Nantahala SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | Not available | 87 | 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.
Macon County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain View Intermediate is listed in Macon County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain View Intermediate
Mountain View Intermediate is a public middle school in Franklin, NC, part of Macon County Schools, serving approximately 605 students in grades 5th-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,150 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain View Intermediate
What grades does Mountain View Intermediate serve?
Mountain View Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Mountain View Intermediate?
Mountain View Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Intermediate is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain View Intermediate rank in NC?
Mountain View Intermediate ranks #1,150 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Mountain View Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain View Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 View Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View Intermediate has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Mountain View Intermediate a charter school?
No, Mountain View Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain View Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Mountain View Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain View Intermediate?
99.5% of students at Mountain View 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
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (828) 349-1325
- Area population (ZIP 28734)
- 29,158
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 28734; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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