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#2255 of 2,648 schools in NC

Tmsa Charlotte

School · The Math and Science Academy of Charlott · Charlotte, NC

A The Math and Science Academy of Charlott charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Charter

9108 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262

  • Math 48% vs NC 57% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness1.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation3.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$11,042
Chronic Absenteeism35.4%

Students at Tmsa Charlotte score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 NC)
School
State
57%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 30 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Tmsa Charlotte 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,757

Median home value

$297,300

Median rent

$1,481/mo

College educated

46.6%

Homeownership

30.3%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28262; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Corvian Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–122.5 mi1,284Compare →
Northside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–123.0 mi166Compare →
Bradford Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–123.2 mi1,534Compare →
Pioneer Springs Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–123.2 mi567Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

The Math and Science Academy of Charlott

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$11,042NCES 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.

Tmsa Charlotte is listed in The Math and Science Academy of Charlott; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tmsa Charlotte

Tmsa Charlotte is a public school in Charlotte, NC, part of The Math and Science Academy of Charlott, serving approximately 745 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,255 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tmsa Charlotte

What grades does Tmsa Charlotte serve?

Tmsa Charlotte serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Tmsa Charlotte?

Tmsa Charlotte has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tmsa Charlotte?

The student-teacher ratio at Tmsa Charlotte is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tmsa Charlotte rank in NC?

Tmsa Charlotte ranks #2,255 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Tmsa Charlotte's MySchoolScout rating?

Tmsa Charlotte has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Tmsa Charlotte?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tmsa Charlotte has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is Tmsa Charlotte a charter school?

Yes, Tmsa Charlotte is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Tmsa Charlotte a Title I school?

No, Tmsa Charlotte is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tmsa Charlotte?

92.2% of students at Tmsa Charlotte 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 – 12th
Enrollment
745
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.4%
Area population (ZIP 28262)
45,884
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
30.2
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 28262; 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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