Excellent
#31 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 1% in state
Rea Farms Steam Academy
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11532 Golf Links Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277
- Math 91% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rea Farms Steam Academy score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 89% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rea Farms Steam Academy 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,223
Median home value
$507,600
Median rent
$1,814/mo
College educated
67%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28277; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polo Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Providence Spring ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Latin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,514 | Compare → |
| Mckee Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 511 | 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.
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
- #6 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
Rea Farms Steam Academy is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rea Farms Steam Academy
Rea Farms Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 1,105 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rea Farms Steam Academy
What grades does Rea Farms Steam Academy serve?
Rea Farms Steam Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Rea Farms Steam Academy?
Rea Farms Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rea Farms Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rea Farms Steam Academy is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rea Farms Steam Academy rank in NC?
Rea Farms Steam Academy ranks #31 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Rea Farms Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rea Farms Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Rea Farms Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rea Farms Steam Academy has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Rea Farms Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Rea Farms Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rea Farms Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Rea Farms Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rea Farms Steam Academy?
12.9% of students at Rea Farms Steam 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (980) 343-0723
- Area population (ZIP 28277)
- 72,375
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 28277; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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