Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-8 | Cherokee County Schools
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School is located in Murphy, NC and is one of 14 schools in Cherokee County Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 183 students in grades PK-8.
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School's students and teachers. more
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
337 Blue Eagle Circle, Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fannin County Middle School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Blue Ridge Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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| Mountain Area Christian Academy 5.2 miles | n/a | |
| West Fannin Elementary School 5.9 miles | |
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| East Fannin Elementary School 8.2 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 183
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School had 77% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
97%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Two or More Races
1%
Cherokee County Schools District Spending
$9,816Per Pupil
The Cherokee County Schools spends $9,816 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 33% on support services, 10% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Cherokee County Schools District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Cherokee County Schools School DistrictTest Scores
About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
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5 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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