Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Marjorie Williams 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marjorie Williams Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Marjorie Williams Academy's student population of 130 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marjorie Williams Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marjorie Williams Academy is 0.44, 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
#1065 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86.5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marjorie Williams Academy's ranking?
Marjorie Williams Academy is ranked #1065 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marjorie Williams Academy?
The graduation rate of Marjorie Williams Academy is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Marjorie Williams Academy?
130 students attend Marjorie Williams Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Marjorie Williams Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marjorie Williams Academy?
Marjorie Williams Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marjorie Williams Academy offer ?
Marjorie Williams Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marjorie Williams Academy part of?
Marjorie Williams Academy is part of Marjorie Williams Academy School District.
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