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#1176 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 44% in state
West Lake Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · West Lake Preparatory Academy · Denver, NC
A charter elementary school in Denver, NC where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1691 Forney Creek, Denver, NC 28037
- Math 57% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Lake Preparatory Academy score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 56% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* 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
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Lake Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated797/100K
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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
$109,779
Median home value
$455,700
Median rent
$1,126/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Denver Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–9 | 1.0 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,272 | Compare → |
| Starboard Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 61 | 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.
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.
West Lake Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,343NCES 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.
West Lake Preparatory Academy is listed in West Lake Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Lake Preparatory Academy
West Lake Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Denver, NC, part of West Lake Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,176 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Lake Preparatory Academy
What grades does West Lake Preparatory Academy serve?
West Lake Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend West Lake Preparatory Academy?
West Lake Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lake Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lake Preparatory Academy is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Lake Preparatory Academy rank in NC?
West Lake Preparatory Academy ranks #1,176 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is West Lake Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
West Lake Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 West Lake Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Lake Preparatory Academy has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is West Lake Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, West Lake Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is West Lake Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, West Lake Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Lake Preparatory Academy?
47.1% of students at West Lake Preparatory Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (704) 966-2202
- Area population (ZIP 28037)
- 27,128
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 28037; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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