Maureen Joy Charter School
Maureen Joy Charter School serves 645 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Maureen Joy Charter School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maureen Joy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Maureen Joy Charter School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maureen Joy Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Maureen Joy Charter School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2362 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
62%
19%
Black
35%
25%
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
76%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maureen Joy Charter School's ranking?
Maureen Joy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Maureen Joy Charter School?
645 students attend Maureen Joy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Maureen Joy Charter School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maureen Joy Charter School?
Maureen Joy Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maureen Joy Charter School offer ?
Maureen Joy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Maureen Joy Charter School part of?
Maureen Joy Charter School is part of Maureen Joy Charter School District.
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