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#1675 of 2,648 schools in NC
Starmount Academy of Excellence
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Brookdale Ave, Charlotte, NC 28210
- Math 36% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Starmount Academy of Excellence score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Starmount Academy of Excellence 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,145
Median home value
$486,000
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
59.5%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28210; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingtowne Farms ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 829 | Compare → |
| Cedarwood AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–7 | 0.9 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Montclaire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| South Academy of International LanguagesEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,227 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #118 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
Starmount Academy of Excellence is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Starmount Academy of Excellence
Starmount Academy of Excellence is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 474 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,675 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Starmount Academy of Excellence
What grades does Starmount Academy of Excellence serve?
Starmount Academy of Excellence serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Starmount Academy of Excellence?
Starmount Academy of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starmount Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Starmount Academy of Excellence is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Starmount Academy of Excellence rank in NC?
Starmount Academy of Excellence ranks #1,675 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Starmount Academy of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Starmount Academy of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Starmount Academy of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Starmount Academy of Excellence has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Starmount Academy of Excellence a charter school?
No, Starmount Academy of Excellence is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Starmount Academy of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Starmount Academy of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Starmount Academy of Excellence?
99.4% of students at Starmount Academy of Excellence 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
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (980) 343-3630
- Area population (ZIP 28210)
- 47,537
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 28210; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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