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Enka Middle School vs. The Franklin School Of Innovation

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School Overview

School
Enka Middle School
390 Asbury Road
Candler, NC 28715
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
The Franklin School Of Innovation
61 Innovation Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 617 students in grades 7-8, Enka Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 706 students in grades 5-12, The Franklin School Of Innovation ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
5-12
Total Students
617 students
706 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Enka Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Franklin School Of Innovation over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Enka Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Franklin School Of Innovation.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Enka Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Franklin School Of Innovation over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Enka Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buncombe County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Franklin School Of Innovation with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the The Franklin School Of Innovation School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1694 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#820 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Enka Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Franklin School Of Innovation, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Enka Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Franklin School Of Innovation who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the The Franklin School Of Innovation School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Enka Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Franklin School Of Innovation who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the The Franklin School Of Innovation School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Enka Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Franklin School Of Innovation who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the The Franklin School Of Innovation School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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80-84%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of The Franklin School Of Innovation with the average graduation rate observed in the The Franklin School Of Innovation School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Enka Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of The Franklin School Of Innovation by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
76
Grade 6 Students
-
97
Grade 7 Students
296
100
Grade 8 Students
321
99
Grade 9 Students
-
95
Grade 10 Students
-
98
Grade 11 Students
-
79
Grade 12 Students
-
62

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Enka Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
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% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Enka Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Franklin School Of Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the The Franklin School Of Innovation School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Enka Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Franklin School Of Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the The Franklin School Of Innovation School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Enka Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Franklin School Of Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the The Franklin School Of Innovation School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
64%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Enka Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Franklin School Of Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the The Franklin School Of Innovation School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Enka Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Franklin School Of Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the The Franklin School Of Innovation School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Enka Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Franklin School Of Innovation, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the The Franklin School Of Innovation School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Enka Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Franklin School Of Innovation, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the The Franklin School Of Innovation School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(22-23 School Year Data)
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Enka Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Franklin School Of Innovation, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the The Franklin School Of Innovation School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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