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#2390 of 2,648 schools in NC
Alexander Graham Middle
Middle School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 Runnymede Lane, Charlotte, NC 28211
- Math 46% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alexander Graham Middle score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alexander Graham Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,221
Median home value
$701,900
Median rent
$1,660/mo
College educated
68.8%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 936 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,727 | Compare → |
| Randolph MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,176 | Compare → |
| Sedgefield MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 484 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #147 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alexander Graham Middle is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alexander Graham Middle
Alexander Graham Middle is a public middle school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 1,202 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,390 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alexander Graham Middle
What grades does Alexander Graham Middle serve?
Alexander Graham Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Alexander Graham Middle?
Alexander Graham Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Graham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Graham Middle is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alexander Graham Middle rank in NC?
Alexander Graham Middle ranks #2,390 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Alexander Graham Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Alexander Graham Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alexander Graham Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alexander Graham Middle has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alexander Graham Middle a charter school?
No, Alexander Graham Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alexander Graham Middle a Title I school?
No, Alexander Graham Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alexander Graham Middle?
50.5% of students at Alexander Graham Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (980) 343-5810
- Area population (ZIP 28211)
- 32,637
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28211; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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