Anderson Creek Academy
Tel:
(910)814-9001
- Anderson Creek Academy serves 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Anderson Creek Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Anderson Creek Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Anderson Creek Academy's student population of 245 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 245 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Anderson Creek Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,555 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Anderson Creek Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #628 out of 2555 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 17% |
| Black | 11% | 25% |
| White | 66% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anderson Creek Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Anderson Creek Academy is Overhills High School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Highland Middle School (2.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sanford Highland Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 900 students
2.5 miles
345 Highland School Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
(919)498-3331 2.5 6-8 900 - Bunnlevel Anderson Creek Primary Grades: PK-2 | 620 students
3.4 miles
914 Anderson Creek Sch Rd
Bunnlevel, NC 28323
(910)893-4523 3.4 PK-2 620 - Spring Lake Overhills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 954 students
3.9 miles
2626 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910)436-3545 3.9 PK-5 954 - Spring Lake Overhills High School Grades: 9-12 | 1826 students
3.9 miles
2495 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910)436-1436 3.9 9-12 1826 - Spring Lake Overhills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 745 students
3.9 miles
2711 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910)436-0009 3.9 6-8 745
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