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#1407 of 2,648 schools in NC

Gov's Village Stem (lower)

Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7910 Neal Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262

  • Math 42% vs NC 60% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.9% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.5% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-21.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$12,198
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Students at Gov's Village Stem (lower) score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 NC)
School
State
60%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
28%
ELA
23%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gov's Village Stem (lower) 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,757

Median home value

$297,300

Median rent

$1,481/mo

College educated

46.6%

Homeownership

30.3%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28262; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–121.1 mi166Compare →
Newell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.3K–51.5 mi574Compare →
Tmsa CharlotteCharter · enrollment unverified4.3K–122.0 mi745Compare →
Hidden Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.7PK–52.2 mi828Compare →

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.

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
#95 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

Gov's Village Stem (lower) is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gov's Village Stem (lower)

Gov's Village Stem (lower) is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 807 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,407 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gov's Village Stem (lower)

What grades does Gov's Village Stem (lower) serve?

Gov's Village Stem (lower) serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Gov's Village Stem (lower)?

Gov's Village Stem (lower) has an enrollment of approximately 807 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gov's Village Stem (lower)?

The student-teacher ratio at Gov's Village Stem (lower) is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gov's Village Stem (lower) rank in NC?

Gov's Village Stem (lower) ranks #1,407 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Gov's Village Stem (lower)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Gov's Village Stem (lower) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Gov's Village Stem (lower)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gov's Village Stem (lower) has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gov's Village Stem (lower) a charter school?

No, Gov's Village Stem (lower) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gov's Village Stem (lower) a Title I school?

No, Gov's Village Stem (lower) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gov's Village Stem (lower)?

99.6% of students at Gov's Village Stem (lower) 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
807
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%
Area population (ZIP 28262)
45,884
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
30.2
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 28262; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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