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#108 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 4% in state

Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy

Elementary School · Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy · Charlotte, NC

A Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy charter elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

5225 Seventy-Seven Center Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217

  • Math 97% vs NC 57% (2025)
  • Reading 95% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency96.1% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency96.1% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+32.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+49.5 pts
Overall Proficiency96% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)77% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+19.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$9,782
Chronic Absenteeism10.3%

Students at Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency97%(2025 NC)
School
State
57%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency95%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 96% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2020*
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2021*
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2022
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2025
Math
97%
ELA
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 97% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 96% (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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The neighborhood

Where Metrolina Reg Scholars 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$60,397

Median home value

$238,500

Median rent

$1,498/mo

College educated

35.2%

Homeownership

31%

Poverty rate

20.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28217; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Collinswood Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.4K–81.0 mi839Compare →
Movement School SouthwestCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–21.1 mi233Compare →
Pinewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–51.2 mi576Compare →
The John Crosland SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6private1–121.3 mi77Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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.

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$9,782NCES 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.

Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy is listed in Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy

Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy, serving approximately 398 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy

What grades does Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy serve?

Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy?

Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy rank in NC?

Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy ranks #108 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy has 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy a charter school?

Yes, Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy a Title I school?

No, Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
398
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.3%
Area population (ZIP 28217)
31,909
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
31.7
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 28217; 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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