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#2235 of 2,648 schools in NC

South Creek Elementary

Elementary School · Martin County Schools · Robersonville, NC

A Martin County Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

21230 NC Hwy 903, Robersonville, NC 27871

  • Math 36% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.8% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-29.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$15,333
Chronic Absenteeism38%

Students at South Creek Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
18%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where South Creek 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated882/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$55,067

Median home value

$114,200

Median rent

$759/mo

College educated

9.8%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Martin County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
E J Hayes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.93–5Not available263Compare →
Jamesville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–5Not available211Compare →
Rodgers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9K–5Not available211Compare →
Williamston PrimaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–2Not available362Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Martin County Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$15,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Creek Elementary is listed in Martin County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Creek Elementary

South Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Robersonville, NC, part of Martin County Schools, serving approximately 329 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,235 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Creek Elementary

What grades does South Creek Elementary serve?

South Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend South Creek Elementary?

South Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at South Creek Elementary is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Creek Elementary rank in NC?

South Creek Elementary ranks #2,235 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is South Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

South Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 South Creek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Creek Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Creek Elementary a charter school?

No, South Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Creek Elementary a Title I school?

No, South Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Creek Elementary?

99.1% of students at South Creek 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
329
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Martin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.0%
Area population (ZIP 27871)
3,559
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
54.7
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 27871; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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