Highland Mill Montessori vs First Ward Creative Arts Academy
Highland Mill Montessori has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 6.2/10. In math proficiency, Highland Mill Montessori leads at 67.0%.
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.
Highland Mill Montessori
Charlotte, NC
7.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
331 students
First Ward Creative Arts Academy
Charlotte, NC
6.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
447 students
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| Metric | Highland Mill Montessori | First Ward Creative Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| Growth Score | 6.7 | 4.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.1% | 98.9% |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 6.4 |
| State Rank | #337 of 2,660 | #1,471 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 87th | 45th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Highland Mill Montessori | First Ward Creative Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 67.0% | 49.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 38.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Highland Mill Montessori | First Ward Creative Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 6th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 331 | 447 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.1% | 98.9% |
| District | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
| City | Charlotte | Charlotte |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Charlotte (28205) | Charlotte (28202) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,479 | $101,711 |
| Median Home Value | $410,800 | $425,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,376 | $1,862 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 46.5% | 63.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 20 min |