Excellent
#395 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 15% in state
Summerfield Charter Academy
Elementary School · Summerfield Charter Academy · Summerfield, NC
A charter elementary school in Summerfield, NC where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5303 Hwy 220 N, Summerfield, NC 27358
- Math 88% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summerfield Charter Academy score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 87% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Summerfield Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,843
Median home value
$410,000
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
51.4%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27358; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolution AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| Summerfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Stokesdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Summerfield Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,454NCES 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.
Summerfield Charter Academy is listed in Summerfield Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summerfield Charter Academy
Summerfield Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Summerfield, NC, part of Summerfield Charter Academy, serving approximately 787 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #395 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summerfield Charter Academy
What grades does Summerfield Charter Academy serve?
Summerfield Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Summerfield Charter Academy?
Summerfield Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 787 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summerfield Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Summerfield Charter Academy is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summerfield Charter Academy rank in NC?
Summerfield Charter Academy ranks #395 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Summerfield Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Summerfield Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Summerfield Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summerfield Charter Academy has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Summerfield Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Summerfield Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Summerfield Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Summerfield Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summerfield Charter Academy?
19.3% of students at Summerfield Charter 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
- 787
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (336) 643-1974
- Area population (ZIP 27358)
- 15,283
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 27358; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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