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#1812 of 2,648 schools in NC
Reid Park Academy
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4108 W Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
- Math 30% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reid Park Academy score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Reid Park 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 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,339
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,173/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
39.7%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28208; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niner University ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Renaissance West Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Charles H. Parker Academic CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Grand Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | Not available | 526 | 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.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #120 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
Reid Park Academy is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reid Park Academy
Reid Park Academy is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 342 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,812 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reid Park Academy
What grades does Reid Park Academy serve?
Reid Park Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Reid Park Academy?
Reid Park Academy has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reid Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Reid Park Academy is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reid Park Academy rank in NC?
Reid Park Academy ranks #1,812 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Reid Park Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Reid Park Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Reid Park Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reid Park Academy has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Reid Park Academy a charter school?
No, Reid Park Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reid Park Academy a Title I school?
No, Reid Park Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reid Park Academy?
99.1% of students at Reid Park 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (980) 343-5035
- Area population (ZIP 28208)
- 38,948
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 28208; 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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