Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Carter Community Charter 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carter Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carter Community Charter's student population of 229 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carter Community Charter 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 Carter Community Charter is 0.25, 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
#2295 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
86%
25%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
4%
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 Carter Community Charter's ranking?
Carter Community Charter is ranked #2295 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Carter Community Charter often compared to?
Carter Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Healthy Start Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Carter Community Charter?
229 students attend Carter Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Carter Community Charter students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter Community Charter?
Carter Community Charter has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carter Community Charter offer ?
Carter Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Carter Community Charter part of?
Carter Community Charter is part of Carter Community Charter School District.
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