Serving 695 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Preeminent 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 17% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Preeminent Charter's student population of 695 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
695 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Preeminent 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 Preeminent Charter is 0.49, 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
#2207 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Preeminent 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. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Preeminent 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.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/59000/58857/preeminent-charter-chart-PNoE7R.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
23%
20%
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Black
68%
25%
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White
2%
45%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Preeminent Charter and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Preeminent Charter and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/59000/58857/preeminent-charter-chart-bg10a5c.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
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. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/59000/58857/preeminent-charter-chart-CQ040d.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Preeminent Charter and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Preeminent Charter and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/59000/58857/preeminent-charter-chart-Iy4rem.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preeminent Charter's ranking?
Preeminent Charter is ranked #2207 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Preeminent Charter often compared to?
Preeminent Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter by visitors of our site.
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 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Preeminent Charter?
695 students attend Preeminent Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Preeminent Charter students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preeminent Charter?
Preeminent Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Preeminent Charter offer ?
Preeminent Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Preeminent Charter part of?
Preeminent Charter is part of Preeminent Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Preeminent Charter located?
Preeminent Charter is located in the Southeast Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Southeast Raleigh.
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