Excellent
#234 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 9% in state
Old Main Stream Academy
Elementary School · Old Main Stream · Pembroke, NC
A charter elementary school in Pembroke, NC where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 128, Pembroke, NC 28372
- Math 74% vs NC 58% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Old Main Stream Academy score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2022, reaching 66% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 14 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Old Main Stream Academy 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,956/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pembroke), 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
$31,860
Median home value
$100,900
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
59.2%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28372; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 704 | Compare → |
| Mount Zion Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 3.2 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Prospect ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 805 | Compare → |
| Union Chapel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 4.0 mi | 422 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Old Main Stream
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,857NCES 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.
Old Main Stream Academy is listed in Old Main Stream; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Main Stream Academy
Old Main Stream Academy is a public elementary school in Pembroke, NC, part of Old Main Stream, serving approximately 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Main Stream Academy
What grades does Old Main Stream Academy serve?
Old Main Stream Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Old Main Stream Academy?
Old Main Stream Academy has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Main Stream Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Main Stream Academy is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Main Stream Academy rank in NC?
Old Main Stream Academy ranks #234 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Old Main Stream Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Main Stream Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Old Main Stream Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Main Stream Academy has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Old Main Stream Academy a charter school?
Yes, Old Main Stream Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Old Main Stream Academy a Title I school?
No, Old Main Stream Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Old Main Stream Academy?
52.8% of students at Old Main Stream Academy 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Robeson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (910) 775-9191
- Area population (ZIP 28372)
- 12,286
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 28372; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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