Excellent
#309 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 12% in state
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy
Elementary School · Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy · Charlotte, NC
A charter elementary school in Charlotte, NC where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5203 Shopton Road West, Charlotte, NC 28278
- Math 54% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 18 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southwest Charlotte Stem 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,366
Median home value
$413,400
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
56.6%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berewick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 771 | Compare → |
| Steele Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Steele Creek Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| South Pine AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 727 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy is listed in Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy, serving approximately 836 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy
What grades does Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy serve?
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy?
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 836 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy rank in NC?
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy ranks #309 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy?
98.7% of students at Southwest Charlotte Stem 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 836
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (980) 505-8344
- Area population (ZIP 28278)
- 36,438
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 28278; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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