Gaston Stem Leadership Academy

400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gaston Stem Leadership 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 6-9% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gaston Stem Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Gaston Stem Leadership Academy's student population of 300 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

Gaston Stem Leadership 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 Gaston Stem Leadership Academy is 0.24, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#2538 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
42%
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10-14%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
4%
20%
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Black
87%
25%
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White
7%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gaston Stem Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gaston Stem Leadership Academy's ranking?
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy is ranked #2538 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Gaston Stem Leadership Academy?
300 students attend Gaston Stem Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gaston Stem Leadership Academy students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gaston Stem Leadership Academy?
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gaston Stem Leadership Academy offer ?
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gaston Stem Leadership Academy part of?
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy is part of Northampton County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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