Serving 114 students in grades 6-8, Cis Academy 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cis Academy's student population of 114 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cis Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cis Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1651 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
90%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
42%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cis Academy's ranking?
Cis Academy is ranked #1651 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cis Academy often compared to?
Cis Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pembroke Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cis Academy?
114 students attend Cis Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cis Academy students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cis Academy?
Cis Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cis Academy offer ?
Cis Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cis Academy part of?
Cis Academy is part of CIS Academy School District.
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