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Movement School Southwest
Elementary School · Movement School Southwest · Charlotte, NC
A charter elementary school in Charlotte, NC where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 Osprey Point Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217
- Math 58% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NC 50% (2025)
- 33.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Movement School Southwest score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Movement School Southwest sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 13Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nations Ford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| South Academy of International LanguagesEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 1,227 | Compare → |
| Metrolina Reg Scholars AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Cedarwood AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–7 | 1.3 mi | 37 | 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.
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.
Movement School Southwest
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,721NCES 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 School Southwest is listed in Movement School Southwest; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Movement School Southwest
Movement School Southwest is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Movement School Southwest, serving approximately 233 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 33.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,405 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Movement School Southwest
What grades does Movement School Southwest serve?
Movement School Southwest serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Movement School Southwest?
Movement School Southwest has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Movement School Southwest?
The student-teacher ratio at Movement School Southwest is 33.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Movement School Southwest rank in NC?
Movement School Southwest ranks #2,405 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Movement School Southwest's MySchoolScout rating?
Movement School Southwest has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 School Southwest?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Movement School Southwest has 58% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Movement School Southwest a charter school?
Yes, Movement School Southwest is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Movement School Southwest a Title I school?
No, Movement School Southwest is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Movement School Southwest?
92.3% of students at Movement School Southwest 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (704) 420-7980
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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