Metro School vs Charlotte Lab School
Metro School and Charlotte Lab School are very closely rated, both scoring around 2.9 out of 10. Charlotte Lab School is significantly larger with 1,002 students, about 4.2× the size of Metro School (238). In math proficiency, Metro School leads at 84.5%.
Metro School
Charlotte, NC
2.9/10
SchoolPre-K – 12th
238 students
Charlotte Lab School
Charlotte, NC
3.2/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharter
1,002 students
Ratings Comparison
| Metric | Metro School | Charlotte Lab School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2.9 / 10 | 3.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.2 | 3.0 |
| Growth Score | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.7% | 41.1% |
| Environment Score | 6.9 | 7.3 |
| State Rank | #2,580 of 2,648 | #2,534 of 2,648 |
| State Percentile | 3th | 4th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Metro School | Charlotte Lab School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 84.5% | 57.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 64.5% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Metro School | Charlotte Lab School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | School | School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 12th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 238 | 1,002 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 6.3:1 | 15.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.7% | 41.1% |
| Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23) | 43.7% | 18.8% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr) | ≤20% | — |
| District | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Charlotte Lab School |
| City | Charlotte | Charlotte |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Charlotte (28202) | Charlotte (28208) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $101,711 | $51,339 |
| Median Home Value | $425,900 | $198,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,862 | $1,173 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 63.6% | 25.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 20.1% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 25 min |