Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Institute Development Young Leaders 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 17% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Institute Development Young Leaders's student population of 381 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Institute Development Young Leaders 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 The Institute Development Young Leaders is 0.52, 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
#2217 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
34%
20%
Black
61%
25%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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 The Institute Development Young Leaders's ranking?
The Institute Development Young Leaders is ranked #2217 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend The Institute Development Young Leaders?
381 students attend The Institute Development Young Leaders.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of The Institute Development Young Leaders students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Institute Development Young Leaders?
The Institute Development Young Leaders has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Institute Development Young Leaders offer ?
The Institute Development Young Leaders offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Institute Development Young Leaders part of?
The Institute Development Young Leaders is part of The Institute For The Development Of You School District.
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