Matthews Charter Academy

2332 Mount Harmony Church Rd.
Matthews, NC 28104
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 771 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Matthews Charter Academy ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Matthews Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Matthews Charter Academy's student population of 771 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
771 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Matthews Charter 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 Matthews Charter Academy is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1269 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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37%
42%
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48%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
23%
20%
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Black
27%
25%
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White
42%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Matthews Charter Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matthews Charter Academy's ranking?
Matthews Charter Academy is ranked #1269 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Matthews Charter Academy often compared to?
Matthews Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Queen's Grant Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Matthews Charter Academy?
771 students attend Matthews Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Matthews Charter Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matthews Charter Academy?
Matthews Charter Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matthews Charter Academy offer ?
Matthews Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Matthews Charter Academy part of?
Matthews Charter Academy is part of Matthews Charter Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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