Excellent
#190 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 7% in state
Rea View Elementary
Elementary School · Union County Public Schools · Waxhaw, NC
An Union County Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
320 Reid Dairy Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173
- Math 93% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rea View Elementary score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 90% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rea View Elementary 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average486/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waxhaw), 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
$146,196
Median home value
$558,500
Median rent
$1,700/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28173; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weddington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Thales Academy Waxhaw K-5Private · tuition | 6.0private | K–7 | 1.8 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Kids R Kids Academy at BlakeneyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 2.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Marvin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 726 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Union County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #7 of 52
- District spending per student
- $11,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rea View Elementary is listed in Union County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rea View Elementary
Rea View Elementary is a public elementary school in Waxhaw, NC, part of Union County Public Schools, serving approximately 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rea View Elementary
What grades does Rea View Elementary serve?
Rea View Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rea View Elementary?
Rea View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rea View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rea View Elementary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rea View Elementary rank in NC?
Rea View Elementary ranks #190 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Rea View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rea View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Rea View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rea View Elementary has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rea View Elementary a charter school?
No, Rea View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rea View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rea View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rea View Elementary?
6.6% of students at Rea View Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 588
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (704) 290-1524
- Area population (ZIP 28173)
- 63,503
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 28173; 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
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