Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Briarwood Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briarwood Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Briarwood Academy's student population of 679 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Briarwood Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briarwood Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2072 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
57%
20%
Black
28%
25%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briarwood Academy's ranking?
Briarwood Academy is ranked #2072 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Briarwood Academy often compared to?
Briarwood Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Devonshire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Briarwood Academy?
679 students attend Briarwood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Briarwood Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarwood Academy?
Briarwood Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Briarwood Academy offer ?
Briarwood Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Briarwood Academy part of?
Briarwood Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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