Excellent
#13 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 1% in state
North Academy of World Languages
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Huntersville, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12201 Hambright Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
- Math 78% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Academy of World Languages score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2022, reaching 78% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 16 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Academy of World Languages 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,513/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntersville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,503
Median home value
$441,700
Median rent
$1,722/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 884 | Compare → |
| Lake Norman CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 2,212 | Compare → |
| Bonnie Cone Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Highland Mill MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 331 | 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.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #2 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Academy of World Languages is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Academy of World Languages
North Academy of World Languages is a public elementary school in Huntersville, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 678 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Academy of World Languages
What grades does North Academy of World Languages serve?
North Academy of World Languages serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend North Academy of World Languages?
North Academy of World Languages has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Academy of World Languages?
The student-teacher ratio at North Academy of World Languages is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Academy of World Languages rank in NC?
North Academy of World Languages ranks #13 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is North Academy of World Languages's MySchoolScout rating?
North Academy of World Languages has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 North Academy of World Languages?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Academy of World Languages has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is North Academy of World Languages a charter school?
No, North Academy of World Languages is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Academy of World Languages a Title I school?
No, North Academy of World Languages is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Academy of World Languages?
43.4% of students at North Academy of World Languages 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
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (980) 343-0743
- Area population (ZIP 28078)
- 69,907
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 28078; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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