Below Average
#2253 of 2,648 schools in NC
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Elementary School · Casa Esperanza Montessori · Wake Forest, NC
A charter elementary school in Wake Forest, NC where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10510 Star Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Math 49% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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).
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Where Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,455/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wake Forest), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,607
Median home value
$452,400
Median rent
$1,415/mo
College educated
56.4%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27587; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 788 | Compare → |
| Guidepost Montessori at Spruce TreePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Forest Pines Drive ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| North Forest Pines ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 523 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Casa Esperanza Montessori
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School is listed in Casa Esperanza Montessori; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School is a public elementary school in Wake Forest, NC, part of Casa Esperanza Montessori, serving approximately 668 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,253 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
What grades does Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School serve?
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School?
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School rank in NC?
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School ranks #2,253 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School a Title I school?
No, Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (919) 855-9811
- Area population (ZIP 27587)
- 81,902
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 27587; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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