Excellent
#5 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 1% in state
The Expedition School
Elementary School · The Expedition School · Hillsborough, NC
A charter elementary school in Hillsborough, NC where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
437 Dimmocks Mill Rd Ste 33, Hillsborough, NC 27278
- Math 86% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Expedition School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 89% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* 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).
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Where The Expedition School 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,904/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillsborough), 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
$101,821
Median home value
$380,000
Median rent
$1,294/mo
College educated
53.8%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27278; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Hillsborough ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| River Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Grady Brown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 401 | 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.
The Expedition School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,385NCES 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.
The Expedition School is listed in The Expedition School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Expedition School
The Expedition School is a public elementary school in Hillsborough, NC, part of The Expedition School, serving approximately 361 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Expedition School
What grades does The Expedition School serve?
The Expedition School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Expedition School?
The Expedition School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Expedition School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Expedition School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Expedition School rank in NC?
The Expedition School ranks #5 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is The Expedition School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Expedition School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 The Expedition School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Expedition School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is The Expedition School a charter school?
Yes, The Expedition School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Expedition School a Title I school?
No, The Expedition School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (919) 245-8432
- Area population (ZIP 27278)
- 28,546
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 27278; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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