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Balls Creek Elementary School

Newton, NC


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Balls Creek Elementary School
2620 Balls Creek Road
Newton, NC  28658
Phone: 828-464-4766
Catawba County



CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 8 out of 10 stars
8

Grades Served: PK-6
Enrollment: 661
Type: Regular School  
Balls Creek Elementary School

Balls Creek Elementary School


Metro Area Ranking

#123
Metro Area Elementary School Ranking: Balls Creek Elementary School is ranked #123 of 332 of the best elementary schools in Charlotte and surrounding areas (63rd percentile). Click the link to see all 332 elementary schools.


State Ranking

#462
Statewide Elementary School Ranking: Balls Creek Elementary School is ranked #462 out of 1530 of the best elementary schools in North Carolina (70th percentile). Click the link to see all 1530 elementary schools.


Overall, Balls Creek Elementary School is a 8-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Catawba County, NC. Balls Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 661 students and serves grades PK-6. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

59.5
(Did Not Meet Growth)
Student Growth Score: Balls Creek Elementary School had a Student Growth Score of 59.5. This placed Balls Creek Elementary School in the 18th percentile of 2376 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.  

 North Carolina Letter Grades
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.


North Carolina Standardized Tests
End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 3

 17% - Level 5 (Superior)
 17% - Level 5 (Superior)
 31% - Level 4 (Solid)
 31% - Level 4 (Solid)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 30% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 30% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 4

 21% - Level 5 (Superior)
 21% - Level 5 (Superior)
 29% - Level 4 (Solid)
 29% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 33% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 33% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 5

 6% - Level 5 (Superior)
 6% - Level 5 (Superior)
 37% - Level 4 (Solid)
 37% - Level 4 (Solid)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 36% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 36% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 6

 10% - Level 5 (Superior)
 10% - Level 5 (Superior)
 52% - Level 4 (Solid)
 52% - Level 4 (Solid)
 23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 15% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 15% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 3

 10% - Level 5 (Superior)
 10% - Level 5 (Superior)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 55% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 55% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 4

 12% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 5 (Superior)
 29% - Level 4 (Solid)
 29% - Level 4 (Solid)
 20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 39% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 39% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 5

 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 14% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 57% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 57% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 31% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 31% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 49% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 49% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 5

 20% - Level 5 (Superior)
 20% - Level 5 (Superior)
 39% - Level 4 (Solid)
 39% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 29% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 29% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)



 Students

Student Enrollment Trend


Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 Asian - 4%
 Asian - 4%
 Black - 2%
 Black - 2%
 Hispanic - 10%
 Hispanic - 10%
 Two or More Races - 7%
 Two or More Races - 7%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 77%
 White - 77%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Balls Creek Elementary School for the 2021-2022 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.

School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2021-2022 school year. Rankings for Balls Creek Elementary School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Other Nearby Schools

School Name Stars Distance City
School
Type
 
Grades
Served
Bandys High School 9 2.5 miles Catawba, NC Regular 9-12
Mill Creek Middle School 8 2.5 miles Claremont, NC Regular 7-8
Charles H Tuttle Elementary School 6 3.4 miles Maiden, NC Regular K-6
Catawba Elementary School 4 5.5 miles Catawba, NC Regular PK-6
South Newton Elementary School 4 5.9 miles Newton, NC Regular PK-5
Maiden Elementary School 5 5.9 miles Maiden, NC Regular PK-6
Claremont Elementary School 5 5.9 miles Claremont, NC Regular PK-6
Maiden Middle School 7 6.1 miles Maiden, NC Regular 7-8
Newton-Conover High School 7 6.4 miles Newton, NC Regular 9-12
Maiden High School 7 6.5 miles Maiden, NC Regular 9-12
North Newton Elementary School 6 6.6 miles Newton, NC Regular PK-5
North Lincoln High School 10 6.8 miles Lincolnton, NC Regular 9-12
Shuford Elementary School 9 7.4 miles Conover, NC Regular PK-5
Pumpkin Center Intermediate School 6 7.8 miles Lincolnton, NC Regular 3-5
Sherrills Ford Elementary School 9 7.9 miles Sherrills Ford, NC Regular K-6
Startown Elementary School 6 8.0 miles Newton, NC Regular PK-6
River Bend Middle School 6 8.2 miles Claremont, NC Regular 7-8
North Lincoln Middle School 9 8.2 miles Denver, NC Regular 6-8
Sharon Elementary School 10 8.3 miles Statesville, NC Regular PK-5
Bunker Hill High School 5 8.5 miles Claremont, NC Regular 9-12






 




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