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Shands School
Middle School · Matthews, NC
A private middle school in Matthews, NC serving grades 4th – 7th.
12043 GUION LN, Matthews, NC 28105
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in NC aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,839/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Matthews), 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
$104,242
Median home value
$389,100
Median rent
$1,663/mo
College educated
52.2%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metrolina Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,124 | Compare → |
| Metrolina Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,124 | Compare → |
| Union Prep Academy at Indian TrailCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–10 | 2.0 mi | 1,181 | Compare → |
| Crestdale MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 987 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Shands School is listed in Matthews, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shands School
Shands School is a private middle school in Matthews, NC, serving approximately 4 students in grades 4th-7th with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shands School
What grades does Shands School serve?
Shands School serves students in grades 4th through 7th.
How many students attend Shands School?
Shands School has an enrollment of approximately 4 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shands School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shands School is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Shands School a private school?
Yes, Shands School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Shands School a religious school?
No, Shands School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 4th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 4
- Gender Split
- 75% M / 25% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (704) 231-2355
- Area population (ZIP 28105)
- 45,922
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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 28105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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