Very Good
#883 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 33% in state
New Dimensions
Elementary School · The New Dimensions School · Morganton, NC
A charter elementary school in Morganton, NC where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 Lenoir Road, Morganton, NC 28655
- Math 61% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Dimensions score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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).
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Where New Dimensions 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated926/100K
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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
$53,464
Median home value
$170,400
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Morganton Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Forest Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 291 | 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.
The New Dimensions School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
New Dimensions is listed in The New Dimensions School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Dimensions
New Dimensions is a public elementary school in Morganton, NC, part of The New Dimensions School, serving approximately 556 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #883 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Dimensions
What grades does New Dimensions serve?
New Dimensions serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend New Dimensions?
New Dimensions has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Dimensions?
The student-teacher ratio at New Dimensions is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Dimensions rank in NC?
New Dimensions ranks #883 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is New Dimensions's MySchoolScout rating?
New Dimensions has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 New Dimensions?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Dimensions has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Dimensions a charter school?
Yes, New Dimensions is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Dimensions a Title I school?
No, New Dimensions is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Burke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (828) 437-5753
- Area population (ZIP 28655)
- 56,201
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 28655; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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