Very Good
#788 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 30% in state
Summit Creek Academy
Elementary School · Summit Creek Academy · Browns Summit, NC
A charter elementary school in Browns Summit, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 7th.
2126 Scott Rd, Browns Summit, NC 27214
- Math 46% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Creek Academy score 48% 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 11 points since 2022, reaching 48% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 16 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Summit Creek 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat 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
$78,482
Median home value
$298,200
Median rent
$1,178/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Ronald E. Mcnair ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Rankin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 193 | 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.
Summit Creek Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,512NCES 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.
Summit Creek Academy is listed in Summit Creek Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Creek Academy
Summit Creek Academy is a public elementary school in Browns Summit, NC, part of Summit Creek Academy, serving approximately 706 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #788 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Creek Academy
What grades does Summit Creek Academy serve?
Summit Creek Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Summit Creek Academy?
Summit Creek Academy has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Creek Academy is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Creek Academy rank in NC?
Summit Creek Academy ranks #788 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Summit Creek Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Creek Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Summit Creek Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Creek Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Summit Creek Academy a charter school?
Yes, Summit Creek Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Summit Creek Academy a Title I school?
No, Summit Creek Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Creek Academy?
96.9% of students at Summit Creek 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 706
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (336) 355-4447
- Area population (ZIP 27214)
- 14,929
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 27214; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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