Serving 684 students in grades 5-8, Gov's Village Stem (Upper) 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gov's Village Stem (Upper)'s student population of 684 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
684 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Gov's Village Stem (Upper) 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 Gov's Village Stem (Upper) is 0.57, 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
#1914 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
31%
22%
Black
58%
24%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gov's Village Stem (Upper)'s ranking?
Gov's Village Stem (Upper) is ranked #1914 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Gov's Village Stem (Upper) often compared to?
Gov's Village Stem (Upper)is often viewed alongside schools like Gov's Village Stem (Lower) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Gov's Village Stem (Upper)?
684 students attend Gov's Village Stem (Upper).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gov's Village Stem (Upper) students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gov's Village Stem (Upper)?
Gov's Village Stem (Upper) has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gov's Village Stem (Upper) offer ?
Gov's Village Stem (Upper) offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gov's Village Stem (Upper) part of?
Gov's Village Stem (Upper) is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Gov's Village Stem (Upper) located?
Gov's Village Stem (Upper) is located in the Mineral Springs And Rumple Road neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 4 other public schools located in Mineral Springs And Rumple Road.
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