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Foothills Community School

Marion, NC


Foothills Community School
176 Lukin Street
Marion, NC  28752
Phone: 828-652-1040
McDowell County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 9 out of 10 stars
9  

Grades Served: 6-8
Enrollment: 188
Type: Regular School
Foothills Community School

Foothills Community School



State Ranking

#147
Statewide Middle School Ranking: Foothills Community School is ranked #147 out of 774 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (81st percentile). Click the link to see all 774 middle schools.

Overall, Foothills Community School is a 9-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in McDowell County, NC. Foothills Community School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students and serves grades 6-8. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

71.8
(Met Growth)
Student Growth Score: Foothills Community School had a Student Growth Score of 71.8. This placed Foothills Community School in the 43rd percentile of 2385 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
B
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

C
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

B
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

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






Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 
 Black - N/A
 
 Black - N/A
 Hispanic - 12%
 Hispanic - 12%
 
 Two or More Races - N/A
 
 Two or More Races - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 84%
 White - 84%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Foothills Community School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 6

 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 39% - Level 4 (Solid)
 39% - Level 4 (Solid)
 28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 25% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 25% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 7

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 42% - Level 4 (Solid)
 42% - Level 4 (Solid)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 36% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 36% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 26% - Level 4 (Solid)
 26% - Level 4 (Solid)
 35% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 35% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 35% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 35% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 23% - Level 4 (Solid)
 23% - Level 4 (Solid)
 38% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 38% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 35% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 35% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 7

 17% - Level 5 (Superior)
 17% - Level 5 (Superior)
 25% - Level 4 (Solid)
 25% - Level 4 (Solid)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 40% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 40% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 8

 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 44% - Level 4 (Solid)
 44% - Level 4 (Solid)
 26% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 26% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 20% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 20% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 8

 24% - Level 5 (Superior)
 24% - Level 5 (Superior)
 54% - Level 4 (Solid)
 54% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 6% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 6% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for Foothills Community School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Marion Elementary School
2.5 miles Marion PK-5
McDowell High School
2.6 miles Marion 9-12
East McDowell Junior High School
2.7 miles Marion 6-8
West McDowell Junior High School
2.8 miles Marion 6-8
Eastfield Global Magnet School
3.0 miles Marion PK-5
West Marion Elementary School
3.2 miles Marion PK-5
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
3.3 miles Marion PK-5
Glenwood Elementary School
4.0 miles Marion PK-5
Nebo Elementary School
6.8 miles Nebo PK-5
Old Fort Elementary School
8.8 miles Old Fort PK-5
North Cove Elementary School
8.9 miles Marion PK-5
Pinnacle Elementary School
13.4 miles Rutherfordton PK-5
Glen Alpine Elementary School
14.7 miles Morganton PK-5
W A Young Elementary School
15.3 miles Morganton PK-5
South Toe Elementary School
15.4 miles Burnsville K-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Marion Elementary School
2.5 miles PK-5
McDowell High School
2.6 miles 9-12
East McDowell Junior High School
2.7 miles 6-8
West McDowell Junior High School
2.8 miles 6-8
Eastfield Global Magnet School
3.0 miles PK-5
West Marion Elementary School
3.2 miles PK-5
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
3.3 miles PK-5
Glenwood Elementary School
4.0 miles PK-5
Nebo Elementary School
6.8 miles PK-5
Old Fort Elementary School
8.8 miles PK-5
North Cove Elementary School
8.9 miles PK-5
Pinnacle Elementary School
13.4 miles PK-5
Glen Alpine Elementary School
14.7 miles PK-5
W A Young Elementary School
15.3 miles PK-5
South Toe Elementary School
15.4 miles K-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Lake Lure Classical Academy
20.0 miles Lake Lure K-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Lake Lure Classical Academy
20.0 miles K-12