Serving 760 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 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gov's Village Stem (Upper)'s student population of 760 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
760 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gov's Village Stem (Upper) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gov's Village Stem (Upper) is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1714 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
30%
20%
Black
60%
25%
White
2%
45%
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
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1714 out of 2,568 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Gov's Village Stem (Upper)?
760 students attend Gov's Village Stem (Upper).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Gov's Village Stem (Upper) students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 14:1.
What grades does Gov's Village Stem (Upper) offer ?
Gov's Village Stem (Upper) offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Gov's Village Stem (Upper) part of?
Gov's Village Stem (Upper) is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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