Very Good
#740 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 28% in state
Mountain Island Charter School
School · Mountain Island Charter · Mt. Holly, NC
A charter school in Mt. Holly, NC where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13440 Lucia Riverbend Highway, Mt. Holly, NC 28120
- Math 78% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mountain Island Charter School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain Island Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,809
Median home value
$272,500
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mountain Island Charter
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,105NCES 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.
Mountain Island Charter School is listed in Mountain Island Charter; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Island Charter School
Mountain Island Charter School is a public school in Mt. Holly, NC, part of Mountain Island Charter, serving approximately 1,746 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #740 of 2,648 schools in NC.
State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Island Charter School
What grades does Mountain Island Charter School serve?
Mountain Island Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mountain Island Charter School?
Mountain Island Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,746 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Island Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Island Charter School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Island Charter School rank in NC?
Mountain Island Charter School ranks #740 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Mountain Island Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Island Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Mountain Island Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Island Charter School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Mountain Island Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Mountain Island Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mountain Island Charter School a Title I school?
No, Mountain Island Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Island Charter School?
26.9% of students at Mountain Island Charter School 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,746
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gaston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (704) 827-8840
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 28120)
- 24,363
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 28120; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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