Excellent
#371 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 14% in state
South Academy of International Languages
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8300 Nations Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
- Math 77% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Academy of International Languages score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Academy of International Languages 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,397
Median home value
$238,500
Median rent
$1,498/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
31%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28217; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarwood AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–7 | 0.5 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Movement School SouthwestCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–2 | 1.0 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Nations Ford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Starmount Academy of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 474 | 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.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #27 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
South Academy of International Languages is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Academy of International Languages
South Academy of International Languages is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 1,227 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Academy of International Languages
What grades does South Academy of International Languages serve?
South Academy of International Languages serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend South Academy of International Languages?
South Academy of International Languages has an enrollment of approximately 1,227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Academy of International Languages?
The student-teacher ratio at South Academy of International Languages is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Academy of International Languages rank in NC?
South Academy of International Languages ranks #371 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is South Academy of International Languages's MySchoolScout rating?
South Academy of International Languages has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 South Academy of International Languages?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Academy of International Languages has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Academy of International Languages a charter school?
No, South Academy of International Languages is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Academy of International Languages a Title I school?
No, South Academy of International Languages is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Academy of International Languages?
35.5% of students at South Academy of International Languages 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
- 1,227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (980) 343-5815
- Area population (ZIP 28217)
- 31,909
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 28217; 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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