Very Good
#513 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 19% in state
The Arts Based School
Elementary School · Arts Based School · Winston-salem, NC
A charter elementary school in Winston-salem, NC where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1380 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-salem, NC 27101
- Math 65% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Arts Based School score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Arts Based School 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,758/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winston-salem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,611
Median home value
$201,500
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
33.4%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| The Downtown SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Cook Literacy Model SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Ephesus JR AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 33 | 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.
Arts Based School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,314NCES 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.
The Arts Based School is listed in Arts Based School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Arts Based School
The Arts Based School is a public elementary school in Winston-salem, NC, part of Arts Based School, serving approximately 611 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #513 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Arts Based School
What grades does The Arts Based School serve?
The Arts Based School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Arts Based School?
The Arts Based School has an enrollment of approximately 611 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Arts Based School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Arts Based School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Arts Based School rank in NC?
The Arts Based School ranks #513 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is The Arts Based School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Arts Based School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 The Arts Based School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Arts Based School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Arts Based School a charter school?
Yes, The Arts Based School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Arts Based School a Title I school?
No, The Arts Based School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 611
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Forsyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (336) 748-4116
- Area population (ZIP 27101)
- 21,881
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 27101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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