Serving 899 students in grades Kindergarten-10, Excelsior Classical Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excelsior Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Excelsior Classical Academy's student population of 899 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Total Students
899 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Excelsior Classical Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excelsior Classical Academy is 0.65, 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
#813 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
20%
25%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Classical Academy's ranking?
Excelsior Classical Academy is ranked #813 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Excelsior Classical Academy often compared to?
Excelsior Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Voyager Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Excelsior Classical Academy?
899 students attend Excelsior Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Excelsior Classical Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excelsior Classical Academy?
Excelsior Classical Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Excelsior Classical Academy offer ?
Excelsior Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10
What school district is Excelsior Classical Academy part of?
Excelsior Classical Academy is part of Excelsior Classical Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Excelsior Classical Academy located?
Excelsior Classical Academy is located in the Primitive Baptist Church neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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