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Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
School · Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai · Indian Trail, NC
An Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 10th.
2324 Younts Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079
- Math 69% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 13 points across the 10-year record (2016–2025) and has held near 66% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average591/100K
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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
$97,602
Median home value
$352,000
Median rent
$1,895/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metrolina Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,124 | Compare → |
| Metrolina Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,124 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Socrates AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–11 | 4.6 mi | 947 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,325NCES 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.
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail is listed in Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail is a public school in Indian Trail, NC, part of Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai, serving approximately 1,181 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,588 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
What grades does Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail serve?
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.
How many students attend Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail?
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail has an enrollment of approximately 1,181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail rank in NC?
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail ranks #1,588 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail a charter school?
Yes, Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail a Title I school?
No, Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail?
42.6% of students at Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail 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 – 10th
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (704) 893-3607
- Area population (ZIP 28079)
- 40,820
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 28079; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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