Very Good
#618 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 23% in state
Coulwood Stem Academy
Middle School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 Kentberry Dr, Charlotte, NC 28214
- Math 69% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coulwood Stem Academy score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Coulwood Stem 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,618
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28214; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Day SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 919 | Compare → |
| Whitewater MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 725 | Compare → |
| Wilson Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Mount Holly MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 552 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #46 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
Coulwood Stem Academy is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coulwood Stem Academy
Coulwood Stem Academy is a public middle school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 609 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #618 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coulwood Stem Academy
What grades does Coulwood Stem Academy serve?
Coulwood Stem Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Coulwood Stem Academy?
Coulwood Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coulwood Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Coulwood Stem Academy is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coulwood Stem Academy rank in NC?
Coulwood Stem Academy ranks #618 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Coulwood Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Coulwood Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Coulwood Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coulwood Stem Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Coulwood Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Coulwood Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coulwood Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Coulwood Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coulwood Stem Academy?
99.5% of students at Coulwood Stem 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 609
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (980) 343-6090
- Area population (ZIP 28214)
- 42,197
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 28214; 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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