Excellent
#443 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 17% in state
Millingport Elementary
Elementary School · Stanly County Schools · Albemarle, NC
A Stanly County Schools elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24198 NC Hwy 73 W, Albemarle, NC 28001
- Math 81% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Millingport Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 40 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.6%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Millingport Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,610
Median home value
$194,200
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Stanly County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquadale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 354 | Compare → |
| Badin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | Not available | 426 | Compare → |
| Locust ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | Not available | 526 | Compare → |
| Oakboro Choice StemEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–8 | Not available | 362 | 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.
Stanly County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #5 of 22
- District spending per student
- $10,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Millingport Elementary is listed in Stanly County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Millingport Elementary
Millingport Elementary is a public elementary school in Albemarle, NC, part of Stanly County Schools, serving approximately 203 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Millingport Elementary
What grades does Millingport Elementary serve?
Millingport Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Millingport Elementary?
Millingport Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millingport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Millingport Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Millingport Elementary rank in NC?
Millingport Elementary ranks #443 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Millingport Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Millingport Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Millingport Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Millingport Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Millingport Elementary a charter school?
No, Millingport Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Millingport Elementary a Title I school?
No, Millingport Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Millingport Elementary?
93.6% of students at Millingport Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 203
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stanly County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (704) 961-4300
- Area population (ZIP 28001)
- 26,187
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 28001; 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
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