Mooresville Graded School District, NC

Original Research by School Decision on Mooresville Graded School District

Mooresville Graded School District serves a rapidly growing area of Iredell County in the Piedmont region. The district encompasses the towns of Mooresville, Davidson, Mount Ulla, and surrounding areas, running from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve across nine schools: three elementary schools (K-2), two intermediate schools (grades 3-5), two middle schools (grades 6-8), a high school, and a K-8 campus. Enrollment sits in the mid-range for a North Carolina district and has been growing; in response, the district recently underwent significant structural changes.

The most visible recent change came in fall 2023 when the district reconfigured its grade spans and opened Selma Burke Middle School, its second middle school. Previously, elementary housed K-3, intermediates held 4-6, and middle schools took 7-8. Now elementary runs K-2, intermediate spans 3-5, middle school covers 6-8, and high school is 9-12. This means families will experience different transition points than they would have in an earlier configuration. The new middle school, funded by a bond approved by Iredell County voters, added meaningful classroom capacity for a district that has been managing rapid growth in southern Iredell County.

Academically, the district's most recent state testing data shows math proficiency above fifty percent and approaching seventy percent on end-of-grade tests for grades three through eight. English language arts proficiency sits lower, in the range of fifty to sixty percent on the same assessments. Science proficiency, tested in select grades, falls between these two. These results suggest stronger performance in mathematics than in reading, a pattern many districts experience. State testing covers only elementary and middle grades, so secondary-level achievement data is not available through these assessments.

The district's chronic absenteeism rate places it in the top quartile among the seven districts in Iredell County, meaning fewer students are missing excessive days of school compared to neighboring districts. Per-pupil spending sits in the upper range within the county, reflecting the district's investment in infrastructure and instruction.

The student body is diverse in racial and ethnic background. White students make up about fifty-five to sixty percent of enrollment, with Black students and Hispanic students each comprising a meaningful share. Asian students, multiracial students, and other groups round out the remainder. Economically disadvantaged student counts are not publicly reported in the data available, so a parent seeking that information may want to contact the district directly.

The district has recently standardized core reading and mathematics instruction by expanding its i-Ready platform into the middle schools under a three-year contract. This brings consistent diagnostic assessment and instructional design from elementary into secondary, an intentional choice about how students across grades learn these foundational subjects.

Housing in the district is moderately priced compared to state and national benchmarks, with median home values in the mid-range for North Carolina. Rental costs trend lower than mortgage costs, making renting a viable option for some families. The area has seen slow recent appreciation in home values and rental rates, reflecting broader economic conditions.

A parent evaluating this district should recognize a school system navigating growth while maintaining reasonable class flows and investing in instructional consistency. The stronger mathematics results suggest effective instruction in that domain, while English language arts offers a place to watch. The recent structural changes mean current and prospective families should understand the new grade configurations and which buildings serve which ages.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,845

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 14%

Black 19%

White 57%

Asian 2%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

36%

62%

Gr 4

55%

78%

Gr 5

43%

79%

Gr 6

44%

68%

Gr 7

36%

75%

Gr 8

47%

75%

Gr 38

44%

73%

Math

Gr 3

56%

85%

Gr 4

60%

83%

Gr 5

53%

83%

Gr 6

53%

81%

Gr 7

46%

84%

Gr 8

53%

84%

Gr 38

54%

83%

Science

Gr 5

47%

85%

Gr 8

51%

75%

Gr 38

49%

81%

Schools in this District

9 schools are officially reported under this district.

NF Woods Campus

Mooresville Middle

Mooresville High School

Park View Elementary

South Elementary

Mooresville Intermediate

East Mooresville Intermediate

Rocky River Elementary

Selma Burke Middle

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

69%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

59%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

66%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$424,857

Year-over-year change+0.9%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$409K to $660K

vs. state typical1.26x

vs. national typical1.15x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
28115	Mooresville	$409K	+0.9%	92.7%
28117	Mooresville	$632K	+0.6%	5.1%
28036	Davidson	$660K	+1.1%	1.5%
28125	Mount Ulla	$450K	+1.3%	0.7%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,903/mo

Year-over-year change+1.7%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,590 to $2,024/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
28115	Mooresville	$1,919	+1.7%	92.7%
28117	Mooresville	$1,590	+0.5%	5.1%
28036	Davidson	$2,024	+4.5%	1.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,144/mo

Home price / national median income5.1x

Annual rent / national median income27.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$240/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$337,273 (-0.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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