Metro School

405 S. Davidson St
Charlotte, NC 28202
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-13, Metro School 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 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-13
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Metro School's student population of 186 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-13
Total Students
186 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Metro School 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 Metro School is 0.69, 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)
#2283 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Metro School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Metro School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
28%
20%
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Black
45%
25%
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White
18%
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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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.
0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Metro School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Metro School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Metro School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 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 Metro School's ranking?
Metro School is ranked #2283 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Metro School often compared to?
Metro Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metro School?
The graduation rate of Metro School is 20%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Metro School?
186 students attend Metro School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Metro School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metro School?
Metro School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Metro School offer ?
Metro School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-13
What school district is Metro School part of?

School Reviews

5   8/26/2019
Metro School is CMS'' only separate school. We serve students who are medically fragile and students who have Autism, Down Syndrome, Cognitive Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, etc... We teach our students using the total communication approach. Our teachers teach all academic areas aligned with the adapted common core state standards. Our classrooms are observed frequently and we are to be teaching rigorously at all times.
- Posted by Teacher - Lisa Herring

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-13
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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