First Ward Creative Arts Academy vs Metro School
First Ward Creative Arts Academy and Metro School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.2 out of 10. First Ward Creative Arts Academy is significantly larger with 447 students, about 1.9× the size of Metro School (238). In math proficiency, First Ward Creative Arts Academy leads at 49.0%.
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.
First Ward Creative Arts Academy
Charlotte, NC
6.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
447 students
Metro School
Charlotte, NC
6.4/10
SchoolPre-K – 12th
238 students
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| Metric | First Ward Creative Arts Academy | Metro School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.3 | 7.4 |
| Growth Score | 4.3 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.9% | 98.7% |
| Environment Score | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #1,471 of 2,660 | #1,327 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 45th | 50th |
Test Scores
| Subject | First Ward Creative Arts Academy | Metro School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 49.0% | 2.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 38.0% | 2.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | First Ward Creative Arts Academy | Metro School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 12th |
| Enrollment | 447 | 238 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.9% | 98.7% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | ≤20% |
| District | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
| City | Charlotte | Charlotte |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Charlotte (28202) | Charlotte (28202) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $101,711 | $101,711 |
| Median Home Value | $425,900 | $425,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,862 | $1,862 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 63.6% | 63.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |