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#1045 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 39% in state

Piedmont Middle School

Middle School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1241 E 10th St, Charlotte, NC 28204

  • Math 74% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • Reading 73% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.6% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+16.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.4 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.3:1
District spending per student$12,198
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Piedmont Middle School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency74%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency73%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 73% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2025
Math
74%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.8%

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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The neighborhood

Where Piedmont Middle 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 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,207

Median home value

$576,900

Median rent

$1,694/mo

College educated

76.3%

Homeownership

25.9%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Metro SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–121.1 mi238Compare →
Epiphany School of CharlottePrivate · tuitionNot rated4–91.4 mi19Compare →
Kent AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–122.0 mi30Compare →
Charlotte Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuition4.2privateK–122.3 mi64Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools

Schools in district
184
Rank in district
#66 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

Piedmont Middle School is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Piedmont Middle School

Piedmont Middle School is a public middle school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 1,130 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,045 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Piedmont Middle School

What grades does Piedmont Middle School serve?

Piedmont Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Piedmont Middle School?

Piedmont Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,130 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Middle School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Piedmont Middle School rank in NC?

Piedmont Middle School ranks #1,045 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Piedmont Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Piedmont Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Piedmont Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Piedmont Middle School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Piedmont Middle School a charter school?

No, Piedmont Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Piedmont Middle School a Title I school?

No, Piedmont Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Piedmont Middle School?

45.8% of students at Piedmont Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,130
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
Area population (ZIP 28204)
9,744
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
30.7
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.
  • 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 28204; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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