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#1208 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 46% in state
New Salem Elementary
Elementary School · Union County Public Schools · Marshville, NC
An Union County Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6106 Hwy 205, Marshville, NC 28103
- Math 80% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Salem Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
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 71% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
33.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Salem Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,925/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshville), 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
$75,000
Median home value
$230,900
Median rent
$1,006/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Union County Public Schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| New Town ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 728 | Compare → |
| Rock Rest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 426 | Compare → |
| Sandy Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | Not available | 571 | 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.
Union County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #32 of 52
- District spending per student
- $11,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Salem Elementary is listed in Union County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Salem Elementary
New Salem Elementary is a public elementary school in Marshville, NC, part of Union County Public Schools, serving approximately 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,208 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Salem Elementary
What grades does New Salem Elementary serve?
New Salem Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend New Salem Elementary?
New Salem Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Salem Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Salem Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Salem Elementary rank in NC?
New Salem Elementary ranks #1,208 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is New Salem Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
New Salem Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Salem Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Salem Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Salem Elementary a charter school?
No, New Salem Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Salem Elementary a Title I school?
No, New Salem Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Salem Elementary?
33.7% of students at New Salem 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (704) 296-3175
- Area population (ZIP 28103)
- 11,058
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 28103; 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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