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#1964 of 2,648 schools in NC
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy
School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A school in Charlotte, NC where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5833 Millhaven Lane, Charlotte, NC 28269
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (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 31 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,063
Median home value
$300,300
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28269; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Springs Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 567 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #127 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
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is a public school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 78 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,964 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy
What grades does Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy serve?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy rank in NC?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy ranks #1,964 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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-mecklenburg Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy a charter school?
No, Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy a Title I school?
No, Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy?
96.2% of students at Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy 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
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Phone
- (980) 343-0680
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28269)
- 80,396
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 28269; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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