Top Rankings
Matthews Charter Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 771 students in Matthews Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Matthews Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,729 Schools
# Students
771 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Matthews Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.1%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
23%
22%
% Black
28%
24%
% White
37%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $10,642 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$7 MM
$8 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$21,575 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$9,283
$10,282
Spending / Student
$10,642
$13,934
Best Matthews Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthews Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2332 Mount Harmony Church Rd.
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Gr: K-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Matthews Charter Academy School District?
Matthews Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 771 students.
What is the rank of Matthews Charter Academy School District?
Matthews Charter Academy School District is ranked #155 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Matthews Charter Academy School District?
37% of Matthews Charter Academy School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Matthews Charter Academy School District?
Matthews Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Matthews Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,642 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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