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Lucy S. Herring Elementary School

Asheville, NC


Lucy S. Herring Elementary School
98 Sulphur Springs Road
Asheville, NC  28806
Phone: 828-350-6600
Buncombe County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 8 out of 10 stars
8  

Grades Served: PK-5
Enrollment: 284
Type: Regular School
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School

Lucy S. Herring Elementary School



Metro Area Ranking

#28
Metro Area Elementary School Ranking: Lucy S. Herring Elementary School is ranked #28 of 64 of the best elementary schools in Asheville and surrounding areas (56th percentile). Click the link to see all 64 elementary schools.

State Ranking

#477
Statewide Elementary School Ranking: Lucy S. Herring Elementary School is ranked #477 out of 1536 of the best elementary schools in North Carolina (69th percentile). Click the link to see all 1536 elementary schools.

Overall, Lucy S. Herring 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 Buncombe County, NC. Lucy S. Herring Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students and serves grades PK-5. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

73.0
(Met Growth)
Student Growth Score: Lucy S. Herring Elementary School had a Student Growth Score of 73.0. This placed Lucy S. Herring Elementary School in the 46th 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
C
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

C
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

C
  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 - 2%
 Asian - 2%
 Black - 18%
 Black - 18%
 Hispanic - 12%
 Hispanic - 12%
 Two or More Races - 9%
 Two or More Races - 9%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 59%
 White - 59%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Lucy S. Herring Elementary 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 3

 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 41% - Level 4 (Solid)
 41% - Level 4 (Solid)
 7% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 7% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 43% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 43% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 4

 20% - Level 5 (Superior)
 20% - Level 5 (Superior)
 22% - Level 4 (Solid)
 22% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 46% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 46% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 5

 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 25% - Level 4 (Solid)
 25% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 47% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 47% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 3

 23% - Level 5 (Superior)
 23% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 47% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 47% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 4

 15% - Level 5 (Superior)
 15% - Level 5 (Superior)
 37% - Level 4 (Solid)
 37% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 < 5% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 46% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 46% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 5

 19% - Level 5 (Superior)
 19% - Level 5 (Superior)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 43% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 43% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 5

 32% - Level 5 (Superior)
 32% - Level 5 (Superior)
 34% - Level 4 (Solid)
 34% - Level 4 (Solid)
 8% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 8% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 26% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 26% - 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 Lucy S. Herring Elementary School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Johnston Elementary School
1.2 miles Asheville PK-4
Hall Fletcher Elementary School
1.5 miles Asheville PK-5
Emma Elementary School
1.5 miles Asheville K-4
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
10 
2.3 miles Asheville 9-12
Isaac Dickson Elementary School
2.4 miles Asheville PK-5
Asheville Middle School
2.4 miles Asheville 6-8
Montford North Star Academy
2.7 miles Asheville 6-8
Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School
2.7 miles Asheville PK-4
Asheville High School
10 
2.8 miles Asheville PK-12
West Buncombe Elementary School
3.0 miles Asheville K-4
Eblen Intermediate School
3.1 miles Asheville 5-6
Enka Intermediate School
3.1 miles Candler 5-6
Erwin Middle School
3.1 miles Asheville 7-8
Erwin High School
3.2 miles Asheville PK-12
Claxton Elementary School
3.4 miles Asheville K-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Johnston Elementary School
1.2 miles PK-4
Hall Fletcher Elementary School
1.5 miles PK-5
Emma Elementary School
1.5 miles K-4
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
10 
2.3 miles 9-12
Isaac Dickson Elementary School
2.4 miles PK-5
Asheville Middle School
2.4 miles 6-8
Montford North Star Academy
2.7 miles 6-8
Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School
2.7 miles PK-4
Asheville High School
10 
2.8 miles PK-12
West Buncombe Elementary School
3.0 miles K-4
Eblen Intermediate School
3.1 miles 5-6
Enka Intermediate School
3.1 miles 5-6
Erwin Middle School
3.1 miles 7-8
Erwin High School
3.2 miles PK-12
Claxton Elementary School
3.4 miles K-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Francine Delany New School
0.5 miles Asheville K-8
The Franklin School of Innovation
3.0 miles Asheville 5-12
IC Imagine
3.6 miles Asheville K-12
Evergreen Community Charter School
6.1 miles Asheville K-8
ArtSpace Charter School
9.7 miles Swannanoa K-8
FernLeaf
12.0 miles Fletcher K-9
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Francine Delany New School
0.5 miles K-8
The Franklin School of Innovation
3.0 miles 5-12
IC Imagine
3.6 miles K-12
Evergreen Community Charter School
6.1 miles K-8
ArtSpace Charter School
9.7 miles K-8
FernLeaf
12.0 miles K-9