Steele Creek Elementary vs Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 6.8/10. Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy is significantly larger with 836 students, about 1.9× the size of Steele Creek Elementary (432). In math proficiency, Steele Creek Elementary leads at 41.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Steele Creek Elementary
Charlotte, NC
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
432 students
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy
Charlotte, NC
7.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
836 students
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| Metric | Steele Creek Elementary | Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.2 | 7.3 |
| Growth Score | 7.1 | 8.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.3% | 98.7% |
| Environment Score | 6.8 | 5.1 |
| State Rank | #1,021 of 2,660 | #517 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 62th | 81th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Steele Creek Elementary | Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 41.0% | 28.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 31.0% | 46.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Steele Creek Elementary | Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 432 | 836 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.3% | 98.7% |
| District | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy |
| City | Charlotte | Charlotte |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Charlotte (28273) | Charlotte (28278) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,739 | $121,366 |
| Median Home Value | $304,900 | $413,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,671 | $1,736 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 39.1% | 56.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | 3.8% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 28 min |