Very Good
#831 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 31% in state
The Mountain Community Sch
Elementary School · The Mountain Community Sch · Hendersonville, NC
A charter elementary school in Hendersonville, NC where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
613 Glover Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Math 59% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Mountain Community Sch score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Mountain Community Sch 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,355/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hendersonville), 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
$55,066
Median home value
$249,300
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28792; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Way Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Bruce Drysdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Faith-covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Immaculata Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 121 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Mountain Community Sch
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,899NCES 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 Mountain Community Sch is listed in The Mountain Community Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Mountain Community Sch
The Mountain Community Sch is a public elementary school in Hendersonville, NC, part of The Mountain Community Sch, serving approximately 197 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #831 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Mountain Community Sch
What grades does The Mountain Community Sch serve?
The Mountain Community Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Mountain Community Sch?
The Mountain Community Sch has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Mountain Community Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at The Mountain Community Sch is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Mountain Community Sch rank in NC?
The Mountain Community Sch ranks #831 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is The Mountain Community Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
The Mountain Community Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Mountain Community Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Mountain Community Sch has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Mountain Community Sch a charter school?
Yes, The Mountain Community Sch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Mountain Community Sch a Title I school?
No, The Mountain Community Sch is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (828) 696-8480
- Area population (ZIP 28792)
- 36,071
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 28792; 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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