Excellent
#4 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 1% in state
Oakboro Choice Stem
Elementary School · Stanly County Schools · Oakboro, NC
A Stanly County Schools elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1244 N Main St, Oakboro, NC 28129
- Math 83% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakboro Choice Stem score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 33 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.1%
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 Oakboro Choice Stem 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,712
Median home value
$241,100
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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 → |
| Millingport ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 203 | 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
- #1 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
Oakboro Choice Stem is listed in Stanly County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakboro Choice Stem
Oakboro Choice Stem is a public elementary school in Oakboro, NC, part of Stanly County Schools, serving approximately 362 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakboro Choice Stem
What grades does Oakboro Choice Stem serve?
Oakboro Choice Stem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Oakboro Choice Stem?
Oakboro Choice Stem has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakboro Choice Stem?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakboro Choice Stem is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakboro Choice Stem rank in NC?
Oakboro Choice Stem ranks #4 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Oakboro Choice Stem's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakboro Choice Stem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Oakboro Choice Stem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakboro Choice Stem has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Oakboro Choice Stem a charter school?
No, Oakboro Choice Stem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakboro Choice Stem a Title I school?
No, Oakboro Choice Stem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakboro Choice Stem?
96.1% of students at Oakboro Choice Stem 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
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stanly County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (704) 961-4700
- Area population (ZIP 28129)
- 5,556
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 28129; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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