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Montford North Star Academy

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Summary

Montford North Star Academy is a public middle school in Asheville, North Carolina, serving 224 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Asheville City Schools district, which is ranked 65 out of 242 districts in the state, Montford North Star Academy stands out as a high-performing school with strong academic achievement.

Montford North Star Academy consistently outperforms the Asheville City Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science compared to the district. Additionally, Montford North Star Academy has a statewide ranking of 143 out of 793 middle schools, placing it in the top 18% in North Carolina. However, the school's performance gap between its White and African American students, as well as its low-income students, is an area that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

Montford North Star Academy has a relatively diverse student population, with 66.07% White, 17.41% African American, and 11.61% Hispanic students in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also serves a significant population of low-income students, with 40.18% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared to nearby schools like Asheville Middle, Montford North Star Academy has a higher level of per-student spending ($19,754 vs. $12,770) and a lower student-teacher ratio (12.4 vs. 11.9), which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

217

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

45.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

90 Montford Ave
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 350-6900

District: Asheville City Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.3%

African American:

17.1%

Hispanic:

9.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2019 → 82nd in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (66% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2019

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school66%

District avg59%

North Carolina avg53%

Not ranked this year

Montford North Star Academy did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

76^th of 242Asheville City Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	77.7	143 of 793	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	75.8	165 of 784	79.0%	★★★★☆
2022	73.9	174 of 786	77.9%	★★★★☆
2021	55.5	304 of 741	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.5	171 of 737	76.8%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	26.1	445 of 560	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.7	479 of 559	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.4	367 of 550	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	14.3	512 of 533	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	9.7	497 of 519	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	85.6	26 of 449	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	52.9	158 of 478	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	22.8	456 of 504	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	77.0	148 of 738	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	144 of 731	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	66.4	218 of 733	70.3%	★★★★☆
2021	43.4	390 of 706	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.4	253 of 684	63.0%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	48.0	315 of 461	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.1	201 of 452	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.0	114 of 450	74.7%	★★★★☆
2021	54.5	253 of 448	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	47.8	367 of 743	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.1	257 of 735	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.1	371 of 689	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.0	274 of 633	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.4	277 of 639	56.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	75.7	155 of 751	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	72.9	174 of 747	76.7%	★★★★☆
2022	77.2	149 of 748	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	61.7	240 of 711	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.8	122 of 697	82.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	82.9	105 of 652	83.9%	★★★★☆
2023	76.1	145 of 656	77.9%	★★★★☆
2022	78.4	130 of 658	80.2%	★★★★☆
2021	61.9	214 of 632	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	87.8	58 of 624	90.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2022)94th percentile+16 vs school

White (2024)84th percentile~ school

Female (2024)80th percentile~ school

Male (2024)79th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)51st percentile-31 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2024)32nd percentile-50 vs school

African American (2024)21st percentile-61 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2023-2024) ?

Science89%+19 vs state

Reading65%+15 vs state

Mathematics60%+10 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Montford North Star Academy

How many students attend Montford North Star Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 217 students attended Montford North Star Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Montford North Star Academy?

Students at Montford North Star Academy are 67% White, 17% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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Asheville City Schools

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