Very Good
#518 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 20% in state
Mallard Creek Stem Academy
Elementary School · Mallard Creek Stem Academy · Charlotte, NC
A charter elementary school in Charlotte, NC where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9142 Browne Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
- Math 45% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mallard Creek Stem Academy score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mallard Creek Stem Academy 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,063
Median home value
$300,300
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28269; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Cone Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Guidepost Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Corvian Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,284 | Compare → |
| Croft Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 405 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mallard Creek Stem Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,966NCES 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.
Mallard Creek Stem Academy is listed in Mallard Creek STEM Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mallard Creek Stem Academy
Mallard Creek Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Mallard Creek Stem Academy, serving approximately 952 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #518 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mallard Creek Stem Academy
What grades does Mallard Creek Stem Academy serve?
Mallard Creek Stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mallard Creek Stem Academy?
Mallard Creek Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 952 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mallard Creek Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mallard Creek Stem Academy is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mallard Creek Stem Academy rank in NC?
Mallard Creek Stem Academy ranks #518 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Mallard Creek Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mallard Creek Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Mallard Creek Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mallard Creek Stem Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Mallard Creek Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, Mallard Creek Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mallard Creek Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Mallard Creek Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mallard Creek Stem Academy?
99.7% of students at Mallard Creek Stem Academy 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
- 952
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (980) 288-4811
- Area population (ZIP 28269)
- 80,396
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 28269; 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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