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Martins Creek Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1459 Tobe Stalcup Road, Murphy, NC 28906 · (828) 837-2831 · Part of Cherokee County Schools
Students
137
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
98%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Martins Creek Elementary
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 15.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
1459 Tobe Stalcup Road, Murphy
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K18
Kindergarten23
Grade 122
Grade 219
Grade 320
Grade 414
Grade 521
Enrollment over time
162’20
145’21
184’22
190’23
137’24
Down 15.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 89%Hispanic 4%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%Two or more races 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.