Blackburn Elementary School

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Blackburn Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
4377 W NC 10 Hwy,  Newton, NC
Catawba County Schools
3.7
3.0
484 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Jessica Minton-cable
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
54%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.8%
State Average
19.2%
Science
18.2%
State Average
20.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
498:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
57.3%
Hispanic
16.5%
Asian
12.9%
Two or more races
7.5%
Black
5.4%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 Alum
10/13/2016
I went to elementary school here. I loved this place. I was always so happy to go to school. I fell in love with teaching while being at this school. My first grade teacher is the teacher who made me want to become a teacher. She is such a mentor to me. I had a high school internship with her class and it was great to be back with her and see how she touches children's lives from a different perspective. I would love to become an amazing teacher like she is.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/1/2019
I am highly dissapointed with the way this school operates they do not keep parents informed other than a piece of paper they charge for spirit week which is sickening and sad they are constantly out to get money out of the parents even if it means humiliating the children
5.0 parent
8/30/2015
My kids love this school.For me it has great an wonderful teachers.They really show they care about your kids education so far.
parent
9/29/2010
My son is a 3rd grader at this school, and he has excelled more and more every day he has been with Blackburn! They have an excellent dedicated staff, and he'd rather go to school, than be home on holidays and summer break! its amazing!
parent
4/24/2010
The teachers are fantastic! They genuinely care about their students. The principal is very involved and very visible throughout the school. They are school of excellence several years and they have a terrific program there.

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Blackburn Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Newton, NC, in the Newton neighborhood, and is served by the Catawba County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 484 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Blackburn Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $310,318. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fred T. Foard High School, Jacobs Fork Middle School, Montessor at Sandy Ford, and more. Learn more about what Newton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Blackburn Elementary School.

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