Catamount School

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Catamount School ranks 431 st of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Catamount School is a public middle school located in Sylva, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 59 students. The school is part of the Catamount School District, which is ranked 141 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Catamount School faces several challenges, including lower test scores compared to the state averages and nearby schools, particularly in 6th and 8th grades. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.83%) compared to the more diverse student populations of nearby schools like Macon Middle School and Mountain View Intermediate. Additionally, Catamount School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.91% to 54.72% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

In comparison to nearby schools, Catamount School generally underperforms, particularly in mathematics and reading. For example, Bethel Middle School, located in the Haywood County Schools district, consistently outperforms Catamount School and the state averages on state assessments. However, Catamount School's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 10.3 over the past few years, may be a strength that could be leveraged to improve student outcomes if the school can address the socioeconomic challenges and implement targeted interventions.

Detail:

Public 6-8

100 Smoky Mountain Dr
Sylva, NC 28779-5600

(828) 331-1775

District: Catamount School

SchoolDigger Rank:
431^st of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 59

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.7%

American Indian:

8.5%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Catamount School ranks worse than 54.4% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.7%), American Indian (8.5%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Catamount School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Catamount School employs 5.8 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Catamount School:

SchoolDigger ranks Catamount School 431^st of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Catamount School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Catamount School:

SchoolDigger ranks Catamount School 141^st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Catamount School

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Rank History for all students at Catamount School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	43.28	442^nd	737	40.0%
2021	58.85	275^th	741	62.9%
2022	59.55	297^th	786	62.2%
2023	55.10	331^st	784	57.8%
2024	45.68	431^st	793	45.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Catamount School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	65.56	169^th	639	73.6%
2022	54.98	263^rd	689	61.8%
2023	46.33	370^th	735	49.7%
2024	32.78	536^th	743	27.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Catamount School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	49.53	338^th	706	52.1%
2023	60.84	264^th	731	63.9%
2024	33.88	504^th	738	31.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Catamount School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	35.16	477^th	697	31.6%
2022	59.46	273^rd	748	63.5%
2024	44.01	428^th	751	43.0%

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Rank History for White students at Catamount School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	14.91	582^nd	624	6.7%
2021	43.59	347^th	632	45.1%
2022	38.86	413^th	658	37.2%
2023	35.98	441^st	656	32.8%
2024	20.24	550^th	652	15.6%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Catamount School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	50	1	1	1	0	4	57
2019	43	0	0	2	3	8	56
2020	43	0	1	4	2	9	59
2021	33	0	1	2	2	5	43
2022	45	0	2	1	0	5	53
2023	53	0	1	1	1	3	59
2024	47	0	1	3	5	3	59

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Catamount School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	57	5.1	11.1	36.8
2019	56	5.0	11.2	44.6
2020	59	5.0	11.8	32.2
2021	43	5.0	8.6	27.9
2022	53	5.1	10.3	54.7
2023	59	7.6	7.6	50.8
2024	59	5.8	10.1	57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Catamount School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	57	5.1	11.1	36.8
2019	56	5.0	11.2	44.6
2020	59	5.0	11.8	32.2
2021	43	5.0	8.6	27.9
2022	53	5.1	10.3	54.7
2023	59	7.6	7.6	50.8
2024	59	5.8	10.1	57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Catamount School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 442^nd of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 331^st of 784 Middle schools	17.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Catamount School)	39.1	33.3	5.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Catamount School)	65.2	50	15.2%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Catamount School)	30.4	34.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Catamount School)	56.5	60.9	4.4%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Catamount School)	78.3	78.3
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	56	59	5.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	43	53	23.3%
Two or More Races	8	3	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.6%	50.8%	6.2%

Schools Near Catamount School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)				EOG Reading (2024)				EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Catamount School	Public	6-8	100 Smoky Mountain Dr	Sylva	28779	Jackson County	Catamount School	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 331-1775	59	6	10.1	57.6%	47 (79.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.1%)	1 (1.7%)	5 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.1%)	45.7	431^st of 793 public middle schools	45.6%		55.1	331^st of 784 public middle schools	57.8%	100		42.1	71.4	34.8		42.1	71.4	34.8		69.6
Waynesville Middle	Public	6-8	495 Brown Ave	Waynesville	28786	Haywood County	Haywood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 456-2403	708	45	15.6	99.6%	591 (83.5%)	5 (0.7%)	72 (10.2%)	6 (0.8%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (4.0%)	58.6	299^th of 793 public middle schools	62.3%		58.8	298^th of 784 public middle schools	62.0%	1		56.1	51.7	52.8		50.6	48.7	53.2		74.5	$9,343	$1,182	$8,162
Swain County Middle School	Public	6-8	135 Arlington Ave	Bryson City	28713	Swain County	Swain County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 488-3480	467	28	16.4	99.4%	303 (64.9%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.4%)	3 (0.6%)	85 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.6%)	52.4	368^th of 793 public middle schools	53.6%		49.7	387^th of 784 public middle schools	50.6%	19		49.5	52.3	41.9		48.6	45.7	57.4		70.5	$12,023	$1,993	$10,030
Macon Middle School	Public	7-8	1345 Wells Grove Rd	Franklin	28734	Macon County	Macon County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 524-3766	573	42	13.6	99.5%	419 (73.1%)	3 (0.5%)	135 (23.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	47.4	420^th of 793 public middle schools	47.0%		55.2	330^th of 784 public middle schools	57.9%	90			51.1	40.2			39.5	49.3		72.5	$9,141	$985	$8,156
Mountain View Intermediate	Public	5-6	161 Clarks Chapel Road	Franklin	28734	Macon County	Macon County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 349-1325	605	37	16.1	99.5%	449 (74.2%)	7 (1.2%)	126 (20.8%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)								(n/a)	49.2	47.2			43.0	44.9			60.0		$8,190	$1,131	$7,059
Bethel Middle	Public	6-8	630 Sonoma Road	Waynesville	28786	Haywood County	Haywood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 646-3442	249	18	14.0	98.8%	225 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	88.8	74^th of 793 public middle schools	90.7%		91.9	53^rd of 784 public middle schools	93.2%	21		85.0	84.2	73.6		61.3	69.7	67.0		90.1	$11,023	$637	$10,386

Frequently Asked Questions about Catamount School

How many students attend Catamount School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 59 students attended Catamount School.

Is Catamount School a good school?

Catamount School ranks 431^st of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Catamount School?

Students at Catamount School are 80% White, 8% American Indian, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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