Very Good
#691 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 26% in state
United Community School
Elementary School · United Community School · Charlotte, NC
A charter elementary school in Charlotte, NC where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1406 Suther Road, Charlotte, NC 28213
- Math 34% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at United Community School score 40% 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 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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).
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Where United Community School 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,612
Median home value
$251,700
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28213; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan Academy of TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| University Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| Newell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Joseph W Grier AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 593 | 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.
United Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,077NCES 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.
United Community School is listed in United Community School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About United Community School
United Community School is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of United Community School, serving approximately 252 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #691 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about United Community School
What grades does United Community School serve?
United Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend United Community School?
United Community School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at United Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at United Community School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does United Community School rank in NC?
United Community School ranks #691 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is United Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
United Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 United Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, United Community School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is United Community School a charter school?
Yes, United Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is United Community School a Title I school?
No, United Community School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (980) 819-0555
- Area population (ZIP 28213)
- 45,676
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 28213; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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