Excellent
#176 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 7% in state
Wilmington School of the Arts
Elementary School · Wilmington School of the Arts · Wilmington, NC
A charter elementary school in Wilmington, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
P. O. Box 4593, Wilmington, NC 28406
- Math 58% vs NC 58% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilmington School of the Arts score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 25 points since 2022, reaching 58% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 14 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilmington School of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,004/100K
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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wilmington School of the Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,109NCES 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.
Wilmington School of the Arts is listed in Wilmington School of the Arts; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilmington School of the Arts
Wilmington School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Wilmington, NC, part of Wilmington School of the Arts, serving approximately 229 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #176 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilmington School of the Arts
What grades does Wilmington School of the Arts serve?
Wilmington School of the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Wilmington School of the Arts?
Wilmington School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmington School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmington School of the Arts is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilmington School of the Arts rank in NC?
Wilmington School of the Arts ranks #176 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Wilmington School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilmington School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Wilmington School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilmington School of the Arts has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Wilmington School of the Arts a charter school?
Yes, Wilmington School of the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Wilmington School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Wilmington School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilmington School of the Arts?
54.6% of students at Wilmington School of the Arts 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- New Hanover County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (910) 399-3712
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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