Excellent
#39 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 1% in state
Magellan Charter
Middle School · Magellan Charter · Raleigh, NC
A charter middle school in Raleigh, NC where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9324 Baileywick Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
- Math 92% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 88% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Magellan Charter score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 90% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Magellan Charter 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 Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raleigh), 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
$107,051
Median home value
$441,100
Median rent
$1,533/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27615; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Millbrook MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 1,105 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of RaleighPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Ravenscroft SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,197 | Compare → |
| Leesville Road MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 809 | 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.
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.
Magellan Charter
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,241NCES 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.
Magellan Charter is listed in Magellan Charter; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magellan Charter
Magellan Charter is a public middle school in Raleigh, NC, part of Magellan Charter, serving approximately 410 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magellan Charter
What grades does Magellan Charter serve?
Magellan Charter serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Magellan Charter?
Magellan Charter has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magellan Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Magellan Charter is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magellan Charter rank in NC?
Magellan Charter ranks #39 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Magellan Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Magellan Charter 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 Magellan Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magellan Charter has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Magellan Charter a charter school?
Yes, Magellan Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Magellan Charter a Title I school?
No, Magellan Charter is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.2%
- Phone
- (919) 844-0277
- Area population (ZIP 27615)
- 45,722
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 27615; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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