Magellan Charter

9324 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 405 students in grades 3-8, Magellan Charter ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher 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 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5% in NC
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Magellan Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Magellan Charter's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
405 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Magellan Charter ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magellan Charter is 0.32, 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)
#45 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
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87%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Magellan Charter 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.
88%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Magellan Charter 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
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
20%
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Black
3%
25%
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White
82%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
This chart display the diversity score of Magellan Charter and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
1%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Magellan Charter 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 Magellan Charter's ranking?
Magellan Charter is ranked #45 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Magellan Charter often compared to?
Magellan Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Quest Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Magellan Charter?
405 students attend Magellan Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Magellan Charter students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magellan Charter?
Magellan Charter has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Magellan Charter offer ?
Magellan Charter offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Magellan Charter part of?
Magellan Charter is part of Magellan Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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