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#1102 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 42% in state
South Charlotte Middle
Middle School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8040 Strawberry Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277
- Math 81% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Charlotte Middle score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Charlotte Middle 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Latin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,514 | Compare → |
| Jay M. Robinson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 1,330 | Compare → |
| Manus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 4–12 | 2.5 mi | 60 | 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.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #68 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 Charlotte Middle is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Charlotte Middle
South Charlotte Middle is a public middle school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 821 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,102 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Charlotte Middle
What grades does South Charlotte Middle serve?
South Charlotte Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Charlotte Middle?
South Charlotte Middle has an enrollment of approximately 821 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Charlotte Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Charlotte Middle is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Charlotte Middle rank in NC?
South Charlotte Middle ranks #1,102 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is South Charlotte Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
South Charlotte Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Charlotte Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Charlotte Middle has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Charlotte Middle a charter school?
No, South Charlotte Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Charlotte Middle a Title I school?
No, South Charlotte Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Charlotte Middle?
23.3% of students at South Charlotte Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 821
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (980) 343-3670
- Area population (ZIP 28277)
- 72,375
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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