Excellent
#41 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 2% in state
Envision Science Academy
Elementary School · Envision Science Academy · Wake Forest, NC
A charter elementary school in Wake Forest, NC where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
590 Traditions Grande Blvd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Math 86% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Envision Science Academy score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 761 | Compare → |
| Wake Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Franklin AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,652 | Compare → |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 204 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Envision Science Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,603NCES 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.
Envision Science Academy is listed in Envision Science Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Envision Science Academy
Envision Science Academy is a public elementary school in Wake Forest, NC, part of Envision Science Academy, serving approximately 743 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Envision Science Academy
What grades does Envision Science Academy serve?
Envision Science Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Envision Science Academy?
Envision Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Envision Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Envision Science 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 Envision Science Academy rank in NC?
Envision Science Academy ranks #41 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Envision Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Envision Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Envision Science Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Envision Science Academy has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Envision Science Academy a charter school?
Yes, Envision Science Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Envision Science Academy a Title I school?
No, Envision Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 743
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (919) 435-4002
- 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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