Very Good
#693 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 26% in state
Gate City Charter
Elementary School · Gate City Charter Academy · Greensboro, NC
A charter elementary school in Greensboro, NC where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
123 Flemingfield Road, Greensboro, NC 27405
- Math 50% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gate City Charter score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 24 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gate City Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensboro), 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
$46,498
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27405; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Gateway Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Herbin Metz Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Waldo C Falkener SR ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 559 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gate City Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,410NCES 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.
Gate City Charter is listed in Gate City Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gate City Charter
Gate City Charter is a public elementary school in Greensboro, NC, part of Gate City Charter Academy, serving approximately 729 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #693 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gate City Charter
What grades does Gate City Charter serve?
Gate City Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gate City Charter?
Gate City Charter has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gate City Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Gate City Charter is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gate City Charter rank in NC?
Gate City Charter ranks #693 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Gate City Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Gate City Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Gate City Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gate City Charter has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Gate City Charter a charter school?
Yes, Gate City Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gate City Charter a Title I school?
No, Gate City Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gate City Charter?
97.0% of students at Gate City Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 729
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (336) 617-5900
- Area population (ZIP 27405)
- 52,525
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 27405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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