Below Average
#2206 of 2,648 schools in NC
Thomasboro Academy
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
538 Bradford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
- Math 31% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomasboro Academy score 31% 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 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thomasboro 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,339
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,173/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
39.7%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28208; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenbrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Movement Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 745 | Compare → |
| Ashley Park Prek-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Westerly Hills AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 469 | 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.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #137 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
Thomasboro Academy is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomasboro Academy
Thomasboro Academy is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 550 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,206 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomasboro Academy
What grades does Thomasboro Academy serve?
Thomasboro Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Thomasboro Academy?
Thomasboro Academy has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomasboro Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomasboro Academy is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomasboro Academy rank in NC?
Thomasboro Academy ranks #2,206 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Thomasboro Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomasboro Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Thomasboro Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomasboro Academy has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomasboro Academy a charter school?
No, Thomasboro Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomasboro Academy a Title I school?
No, Thomasboro Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomasboro Academy?
99.5% of students at Thomasboro 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
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (980) 343-6000
- Area population (ZIP 28208)
- 38,948
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 28208; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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