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Charlotte Lab School
School · Charlotte Lab School · Charlotte, NC
A charter school in Charlotte, NC where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2045 Suttle Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28208
- Math 32% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Charlotte Lab School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 37% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Charlotte Lab 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,339
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,173/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
39.7%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Metro SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Epiphany School of CharlottePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–9 | 1.8 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 168 | 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 Lab School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,430NCES 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.
Charlotte Lab School is listed in Charlotte Lab School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charlotte Lab School
Charlotte Lab School is a public school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte Lab School, serving approximately 1,002 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,534 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charlotte Lab School
What grades does Charlotte Lab School serve?
Charlotte Lab School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Charlotte Lab School?
Charlotte Lab School has an enrollment of approximately 1,002 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Lab School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Lab School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charlotte Lab School rank in NC?
Charlotte Lab School ranks #2,534 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Charlotte Lab School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charlotte Lab School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Charlotte Lab School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlotte Lab School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Charlotte Lab School a charter school?
Yes, Charlotte Lab School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Charlotte Lab School a Title I school?
No, Charlotte Lab School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charlotte Lab School?
41.1% of students at Charlotte Lab 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (704) 464-3830
- Area population (ZIP 28208)
- 38,948
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 28208; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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