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#2489 of 2,648 schools in NC

Gov's Village Stem (upper)

Middle School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7810 Neal Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262

  • Math 41% vs NC 55% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.7% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-18.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$12,198
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Students at Gov's Village Stem (upper) score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 NC)
School
State
55%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency44%(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 43% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 38 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

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Gov's Village Stem (upper) 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some 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
James Martin MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.66–80.5 mi691Compare →
Northside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–121.0 mi166Compare →
Tmsa CharlotteCharter · enrollment unverified4.3K–122.1 mi745Compare →
Martin Luther King JR MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.36–82.3 mi899Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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
#156 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 (upper) is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gov's Village Stem (upper)

Gov's Village Stem (upper) is a public middle school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 671 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,489 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gov's Village Stem (upper)

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

Gov's Village Stem (upper) serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

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

Gov's Village Stem (upper) has an enrollment of approximately 671 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Gov's Village Stem (upper) is 17.7:1. 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 (upper) rank in NC?

Gov's Village Stem (upper) ranks #2,489 of 2,648 schools in NC.

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

Gov's Village Stem (upper) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Gov's Village Stem (upper)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gov's Village Stem (upper) has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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

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

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

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

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

99.6% of students at Gov's Village Stem (upper) 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
671
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%
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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