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#1173 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 44% in state
Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology
Elementary School · Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology · Jacksonville, NC
A charter elementary school in Jacksonville, NC where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1249 Hargett Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540
- Math 31% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 22 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated770/100K
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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
$61,462
Median home value
$201,700
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,061NCES 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.
Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology is listed in Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology
Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, NC, part of Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology, serving approximately 110 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,173 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology
What grades does Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology serve?
Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology?
Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology rank in NC?
Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology ranks #1,173 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology 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 Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology a charter school?
Yes, Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology a Title I school?
No, Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and Technology?
95.5% of students at Z.e.c.a. School of Arts and 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Onslow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (910) 219-8603
- Area population (ZIP 28540)
- 50,808
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 28540; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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