McDeeds Creek Elementary

Summary:

McDeeds Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Southern Pines, North Carolina, serving 625 students in grades K-5 and part of the Moore County Schools district.

McDeeds Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform state and district averages in standardized tests, with 97.9% of 3rd-graders proficient or better in math compared to 69.5% in the district and 62.7% statewide. However, the school has a predominantly white student population (77.76%) and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (18.4%), which is much lower than nearby schools like Cameron Elementary (65.93%) and Southern Pines Elementary (53.43%).

McDeeds Creek Elementary's exceptional academic performance, low student-teacher ratio of 16.4, and unique demographic profile set it apart from many of the surrounding schools in the area. This presents opportunities for the school to collaborate with other high-performing institutions like The Academy of Moore County and Pinehurst Elementary to share best practices and strengthen the overall educational landscape in the region.

Detail:

Public K-5

2953 Camp Easter Rd
Southern Pines, NC 28387

(910) 722-4248

District: Moore County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
86^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Students who attend McDeeds Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Crain's Creek Middle
High:	Union Pines High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 660

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.2%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McDeeds Creek Elementary ranks better than 94.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.98. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McDeeds Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McDeeds Creek Elementary 86^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See McDeeds Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Moore County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Moore County Schools 62^nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McDeeds Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McDeeds Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	90.03	120^th	1489	91.9%
2022	88.85	123^rd	1514	91.9%
2023	93.81	62^nd	1502	95.9%
2024	91.98	86^th	1505	94.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McDeeds Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	59.36	433^rd	1329	67.4%
2022	62.30	400^th	1366	70.7%
2023	84.15	103^rd	1437	92.8%
2024	78.22	181^st	1450	87.5%

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Rank History for Female students at McDeeds Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	90.32	96^th	1440	93.3%
2022	79.49	229^th	1458	84.3%
2023	89.49	101^st	1459	93.1%
2024	89.20	104^th	1455	92.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McDeeds Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	75.69	50^th	494	89.9%
2022	59.89	240^th	500	52.0%
2023	50.23	431^st	582	25.9%
2024	66.29	183^rd	669	72.6%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at McDeeds Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	84.65	6^th	76	92.1%
2022	83.90	4^th	85	95.3%
2023	86.47	5^th	81	93.8%
2024	79.43	7^th	75	90.7%

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Rank History for Male students at McDeeds Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	87.21	145^th	1444	90.0%
2022	93.00	64^th	1464	95.6%
2023	94.44	41^st	1461	97.2%
2024	91.06	87^th	1464	94.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McDeeds Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	74.05	138^th	843	83.6%
2022	73.87	159^th	893	82.2%
2023	78.47	120^th	915	86.9%
2024	81.22	109^th	951	88.5%

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Rank History for White students at McDeeds Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	83.92	139^th	1172	88.1%
2022	78.32	213^th	1194	82.2%
2023	87.17	88^th	1183	92.6%
2024	86.11	106^th	1166	90.9%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, April 28, 2021

I have children in the 2nd and 5th grades. Their teachers are amazing. I’ve been extremely happy with the amount of attention my kids have received from Mcdeeds. Well done teachers and staff! Close Quote

Enrollment information for McDeeds Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	344	16	6	59	2	0	44	471
2021	399	22	9	59	1	0	18	508
2022	507	32	7	63	1	0	31	641
2023	486	27	5	73	2	1	31	625
2024	496	36	7	77	1	1	42	660

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 McDeeds Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	471	29.3	16.0	16.6
2021	508	34.0	14.9	12.8
2022	641	39.8	16.0	15.4
2023	625	38.1	16.4	18.4
2024	660	40.8	16.1	20.9

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 McDeeds Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	471	29.3	16.0	16.6
2021	508	34.0	14.9	12.8
2022	641	39.8	16.0	15.4
2023	625	38.1	16.4	18.4
2024	660	40.8	16.1	20.9

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.

Schools Near McDeeds Creek Elementary

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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 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McDeeds Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	2953 Camp Easter Rd	Southern Pines	28387	Moore County	Moore County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 722-4248	660	41	16.1	20.9%	496 (75.2%)	36 (5.5%)	77 (11.7%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (6.4%)	92	86^th of 1505 public elementary schools	94.3%		93.8	62^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	95.9%	24	97.9	78.9	84.0			85.6	73.4	77.0			79.0
Southern Pines Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	115 South Carlisle Street	Southern Pines	28987	Moore County	Moore County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 947-8077	590	40	14.7	99.5%	239 (40.5%)	219 (37.1%)	67 (11.4%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (10.2%)	44.9	836^th of 1505 public elementary schools	44.5%		46.9	815^th of 1502 public elementary schools	45.7%	21	59.2	50.6	51.7			48.5	54.2	43.8			58.0	$10,663	$1,069	$9,594
Moore Montessori Community School	Public, Charter	K-7	255 S. May Street	Southern Pines	28387	Moore County	Moore Montessori Community School	Yes	No	No	No	(910) 636-1325	234	13	18.7		119 (50.9%)	27 (11.5%)	28 (12.0%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	51 (21.8%)	56.1	644^th of 1505 public elementary schools	57.2%		62.7	537^th of 1502 public elementary schools	64.2%	107	65.5	37.5	70.0	50.0	75.0	51.7	43.8	75.0	58.3	75.0	55.0
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary	Public	K-5	2201 Farm Life Rd	Carthage	28327	Moore County	Moore County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 949-2501	378	27	14.2	29.4%	296 (78.3%)	17 (4.5%)	26 (6.9%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	33 (8.7%)	86.8	154^th of 1505 public elementary schools	89.8%		90.7	98^th of 1502 public elementary schools	93.5%	56	79.0	68.3	86.7			72.6	61.9	71.7			91.7	$8,014	$534	$7,480
Pinehurst Elementary	Public	K-5	100 Dundee Road	Pinehurst	28374	Moore County	Moore County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 295-6969	608	40	15.2	18.8%	455 (74.8%)	36 (5.9%)	48 (7.9%)	18 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (8.1%)	95.5	43^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	97.1%		91.7	93^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	93.8%	50	93.6	77.4	90.3			79.8	81.7	81.6			93.2	$8,340	$531	$7,809
Vass-Lakeview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	141 James Street	Vass	28394	Moore County	Moore County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 245-3444	469	34	13.6	44.1%	290 (61.8%)	28 (6.0%)	88 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (12.8%)	69.2	423^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	71.9%		72.4	369^th of 1502 public elementary schools	75.4%	54	64.9	61.0	69.0			44.6	67.5	59.2			84.5	$10,090	$843	$9,248
Aberdeen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	525 Farrell Parkway	Aberdeen	28315	Moore County	Moore County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 947-8030	635	43	14.8	99.5%	204 (32.1%)	199 (31.3%)	141 (22.2%)	7 (1.1%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (12.3%)	12.6	1394^th of 1505 public elementary schools	7.4%		33.1	1035^th of 1502 public elementary schools	31.1%	359	29.1	34.3	27.8			30.8	43.0	27.8			33.0	$11,336	$1,569	$9,768
West Pine Elementary	Public	K-5	272 Archie Rd	West End	27376	Moore County	Moore County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 673-2004	413	28	14.6	50.1%	253 (61.3%)	61 (14.8%)	53 (12.8%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (9.2%)	69.9	404^th of 1505 public elementary schools	73.2%		67.3	457^th of 1502 public elementary schools	69.6%	53	73.1	58.1	66.3			61.2	51.6	57.5			80.0	$8,736	$550	$8,186
The Academy of Moore County	Public, Charter	K-5	12588 HWY 15-501 South	Aberdeen	28315	Moore County	The Academy of Moore County	Yes	No	No	No	(910) 757-0401	479	29	16.7		331 (69.1%)	32 (6.7%)	59 (12.3%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.6%)	92.5	79^th of 1505 public elementary schools	94.8%		94.4	50^th of 1502 public elementary schools	96.7%	29	90.2	78.1	81.3			76.8	72.6	79.2			85.4
Carthage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	312 Rockingham St	Carthage	28327	Moore County	Moore County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 947-2781	358	25	14.3	99.2%	237 (66.2%)	40 (11.2%)	34 (9.5%)	5 (1.4%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	36 (10.1%)	55.6	649^th of 1505 public elementary schools	56.9%		67.4	454^th of 1502 public elementary schools	69.8%	195	67.3	41.4	60.0			53.8	44.8	55.0			78.3	$11,202	$879	$10,323

Frequently Asked Questions about McDeeds Creek Elementary

What district is McDeeds Creek Elementary in?

Moore County Schools

How many students attend McDeeds Creek Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 660 students attended McDeeds Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of McDeeds Creek Elementary?

Students at McDeeds Creek Elementary are 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Asian.

Is McDeeds Creek Elementary a good school?

Yes. McDeeds Creek Elementary ranks in the top 5.7% of North Carolina elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of McDeeds Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend McDeeds Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crain's Creek Middle
High : Union Pines High

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