Enrollment
217
Middle
DISTRICT 444 · STATE 605
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS·NCES 370027003435
Montford North Star Academy
90 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 · (828)350-6900 · Buncombe County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL217 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 15.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
99 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 68 | 31% |
| Grade 7 | 78 | 36% |
| Grade 8 | 71 | 33% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Where Montford North Star Academy ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Buncombe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 217 | #450 of 478 | #13 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #22 of 456 | #2 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.7% | #346 of 456 | #8 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 45.6% | #396 of 472 | #13 of 13 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
217
+135 (+165%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
was 13.2:1
% White
67%
was 55%
% Hispanic
10%
was 7%
% Black
17%
was 27%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 217 | 19.1 | 11.4:1 | 46% (99) |
| 2022-23 | 224 | 18 | 12.4:1 | 40% (90) |
| 2020-21 | 231 | 19 | 12.2:1 | 38% (87) |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 6.2 | 13.2:1 | 43% (35) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Montford North Star Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 165% (82 to 217); teachers up 207% (6.2 to 19.1).
About Montford North Star Academy
Montford North Star Academy sits in Asheville, North Carolina, and is classified as a middle-grades school. It enrolls 217 students in 2023-24. The grades offered are 6 through 8. It has 64% fewer students than the average for middle schools in North Carolina (about 605).
Montford North Star Academy is one of 9 schools in Asheville City Schools, which enrolls 4,177 students in total.
The share of White students at Montford North Star Academy is 67%, a majority. The remaining students are 17% Black, 10% Hispanic, and 5% multiracial. Census figures show Buncombe County is about 82% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 51, compared with 70 nationally.
There are 19.1 full-time-equivalent teachers at Montford North Star Academy, giving a ratio of 12.4:1. The school's 12.4:1 compares with an average of 15.9:1 for middle schools in North Carolina. By family income, 46% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Buncombe County averages 88%, higher than here.
Census data for Buncombe County show the median household earns about $74,436 a year, roughly 46% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Public schools in Buncombe County number 61, with about 29,908 students.
The closest school to Montford North Star Academy is Isaac Dickson Elementary, located about 0.3 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as City: Small, meaning it is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
In 2017-18 the school reported 82 students, and in 2023-24 it reported 217. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. White enrollment as a share of the school increased from 55% to 67%. From 2017-18 to 2023-24, the ratio dropped from 13.2:1 to 11.4:1.
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Buncombe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
274,360
Census ACS
Median income
$74,436
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
61
29,908 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Asheville City Schools
- Asheville HighHigh · 1,221 students
- Asheville MiddleMiddle · 670 students
- Claxton ElementaryElementary · 405 students
- Isaac Dickson ElementaryElementary · 390 students
- Ira B Jones ElementaryElementary · 369 students
- SILSAHigh · 332 students
Other schools in Asheville
- Roberson HighHigh · 1,479 students
- IC ImagineCombined · 1,239 students
- Asheville HighHigh · 1,221 students
- Reynolds HighHigh · 1,169 students
- Erwin HighHigh · 1,013 students
- Estes ElementaryElementary · 754 students
Nearby schools
- Isaac Dickson Elementary0.3 mi · 390
- Mountain City Public Montessori0.5 mi · 137
- Asheville Middle0.8 mi · 670
- Claxton Elementary0.8 mi · 405
- Nesbitt Discovery Academy1.4 mi · 372
- Emma Elementary1.7 mi · 277
Frequently asked questions
About Montford North Star AcademyHow large is Montford North Star Academy?
Montford North Star Academy enrolls approximately 217 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Montford North Star Academy serve?
Montford North Star Academy serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montford North Star Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Montford North Star Academy is approximately 12.4:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Montford North Star Academy?
Student demographics at Montford North Star Academy are roughly 67% White, 10% Hispanic, 17% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Montford North Star Academy public or private?
Montford North Star Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Asheville City Schools.
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