Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle
Murphy, NC
PublicElementary · Grades Pre-K–8
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 69.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 67 | 68 | 69 |
| School achievement score | 63.5 | 64.3 | 63.9 |
| Reading and math | 63.5% | 64.3% | 59.8% |
| Science, grades 5 and 8 | Not reported | Not reported | 87.5% |
| Math, grades 3–8 | 67.9% | 66.2% | 65.8% |
| Reading, grades 3–8 | 59% | 62.3% | 53.8% |
| School growth score | 81.7 | 81.6 | 87.1 |
| Growth status | Met | Met | Exceeded |
| Math performance grade | B | C | B |
| Math performance score | 71 | 69 | 70 |
| Math growth score | 83 | 80.9 | 87.7 |
| Math growth status | Met | Met | Exceeded |
| Reading performance grade | C | C | C |
| Reading performance score | 63 | 66 | 59 |
| Reading growth score | 77.7 | 80.3 | 77.4 |
| Reading growth status | Met | Met | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
20.690 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 0.000 | 0.000 | 20.690 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
158.62 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 86.21 | 84.75 | 158.62 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 113 | 122 |
| Suspended out of school | 1.8% · 2 | 9.0% · 11 |
| Suspended in school | 1.8% · 2 | 3.3% · 4 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Remote
Enrollment
121 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino3.3%
White86.8%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
Two or More Races9.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370078000319
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 121 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24