Mcdowell Early College
Marion, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–13
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
A grade for 2024–25, score 89.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | A | A | A |
| School performance score | 95 | 93 | 89 |
| School achievement score | 96.3 | 92.8 | 89.7 |
| Reading and math | Above 95% | Above 95% | 91.1% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 91.7% | 83.3% | 74.6% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 94.6% | 84.4% | 77.8% |
| School growth score | 92.1 | 93.9 | 88.2 |
| Growth status | Exceeded | Exceeded | Exceeded |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
0.000 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 | 8.811 | 0.000 |
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
16.74 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 | 0.00 | 26.43 | 16.74 |
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 | 253 | 229 |
| Suspended out of school | 0.0% · 0 | 2.6% · 6 |
| Suspended in school | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Fringe
Enrollment
229 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino19.2%
White74.2%
Black or African American2.2%
Asian0.9%
Two or More Races3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370294002809
- District
- Mcdowell County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 229 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.1
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