Excellent
#20 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 1% in state
Vaughan Academy of Technology
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8601 Old Concord Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213
- Math 70% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vaughan Academy of Technology score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Vaughan Academy of Technology 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Newell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Joseph W Grier AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Grand Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | Not available | 526 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Vaughan Academy of Technology is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vaughan Academy of Technology
Vaughan Academy of Technology is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 316 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vaughan Academy of Technology
What grades does Vaughan Academy of Technology serve?
Vaughan Academy of Technology serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Vaughan Academy of Technology?
Vaughan Academy of Technology has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vaughan Academy of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Vaughan Academy of Technology is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vaughan Academy of Technology rank in NC?
Vaughan Academy of Technology ranks #20 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Vaughan Academy of Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Vaughan Academy of Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Vaughan Academy of Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vaughan Academy of Technology has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Vaughan Academy of Technology a charter school?
No, Vaughan Academy of Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vaughan Academy of Technology a Title I school?
No, Vaughan Academy of Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vaughan Academy of Technology?
97.8% of students at Vaughan Academy of Technology 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (980) 343-0030
- 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.
- 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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