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#2203 of 2,648 schools in NC

Berryhill School

Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10501 Windy Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278

  • Math 48% vs NC 57% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.3% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.7% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.9 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$12,198
Chronic Absenteeism25.2%

Students at Berryhill School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 NC)
School
State
57%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Berryhill School 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$121,366

Median home value

$413,400

Median rent

$1,736/mo

College educated

56.6%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berewick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–52.8 mi771Compare →
J B Page Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–12.8 mi338Compare →
East Voyager Academy of CharlotteCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–83.0 mi175Compare →
Southwest Charlotte Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.2K–83.2 mi836Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools

Schools in district
184
Rank in district
#134 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

Berryhill School is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Berryhill School

Berryhill School is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 421 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,203 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berryhill School

What grades does Berryhill School serve?

Berryhill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Berryhill School?

Berryhill School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berryhill School?

The student-teacher ratio at Berryhill School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Berryhill School rank in NC?

Berryhill School ranks #2,203 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Berryhill School's MySchoolScout rating?

Berryhill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Berryhill School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Berryhill School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Berryhill School a charter school?

No, Berryhill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Berryhill School a Title I school?

No, Berryhill School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berryhill School?

99.3% of students at Berryhill School 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.2%
Area population (ZIP 28278)
36,438
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
36.4
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 28278; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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