Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Merry Oaks International Academy 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 18% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Merry Oaks Elementary serves the southeast part of Charlotte, NC, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 1 mile to the farthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merry Oaks International Academy's student population of 601 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Merry Oaks International Academy 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 Merry Oaks International Academy is 0.46, 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
#2328 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merry Oaks International Academy's ranking?
Merry Oaks International Academy is ranked #2328 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
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 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Merry Oaks International Academy?
601 students attend Merry Oaks International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Merry Oaks International Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Merry Oaks International Academy?
Merry Oaks International Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Merry Oaks International Academy offer ?
Merry Oaks International Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Merry Oaks International Academy part of?
Merry Oaks International Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Merry Oaks International Academy located?
Merry Oaks International Academy is located in the Country Club Heights neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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