Very Good
#519 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 20% in state
Movement Charter School
Elementary School · Movement Charter School · Charlotte, NC
A charter elementary school in Charlotte, NC where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2701-B Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
- Math 37% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Movement Charter School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.6%
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.
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Where Movement Charter School 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,339
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,173/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
39.7%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28208; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Park Prek-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Lab SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,002 | Compare → |
| Bruns Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Thomasboro AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 550 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Movement Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,698NCES 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.
Movement Charter School is listed in Movement Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Movement Charter School
Movement Charter School is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Movement Charter School, serving approximately 745 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Movement Charter School
What grades does Movement Charter School serve?
Movement Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Movement Charter School?
Movement Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Movement Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Movement Charter School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Movement Charter School rank in NC?
Movement Charter School ranks #519 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Movement Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Movement Charter School 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 Movement Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Movement Charter School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Movement Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Movement Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Movement Charter School a Title I school?
No, Movement Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Movement Charter School?
97.6% of students at Movement 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (704) 585-1356
- Area population (ZIP 28208)
- 38,948
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 28208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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