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#1081 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 41% in state
Unity Classical Charter School
Elementary School · Unity Classical Charter School · Charlotte, NC
A charter elementary school in Charlotte, NC where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14613 Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273
- Math 55% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Unity Classical Charter School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Unity Classical Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,739
Median home value
$304,900
Median rent
$1,671/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
52%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28273; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Gate ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 721 | Compare → |
| Lake Wylie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| Palisades Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 929 | Compare → |
| Walnut Grove Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 227 | 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.
Unity Classical Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,622NCES 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.
Unity Classical Charter School is listed in Unity Classical Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Unity Classical Charter School
Unity Classical Charter School is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Unity Classical Charter School, serving approximately 763 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,081 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Unity Classical Charter School
What grades does Unity Classical Charter School serve?
Unity Classical Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Unity Classical Charter School?
Unity Classical Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 763 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Classical Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Classical Charter School is 27.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Unity Classical Charter School rank in NC?
Unity Classical Charter School ranks #1,081 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Unity Classical Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Unity Classical Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Unity Classical Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Unity Classical Charter School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Unity Classical Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Unity Classical Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Unity Classical Charter School a Title I school?
No, Unity Classical Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 763
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (704) 504-8460
- Area population (ZIP 28273)
- 49,141
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 28273; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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