Performance Learning Center

2300 W Sugar Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 73 students in grades 9-12, Performance Learning Center 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 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Performance Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Performance Learning Center's student population of 73 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
73 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Performance Learning Center 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 Performance Learning Center is 0.53, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NC)
#2116 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
42%
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≤20%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
26%
20%
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Black
63%
25%
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White
11%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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80-89%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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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 Performance Learning Center's ranking?
Performance Learning Center is ranked #2116 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Performance Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Performance Learning Center is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Performance Learning Center?
73 students attend Performance Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Performance Learning Center students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Performance Learning Center?
Performance Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Performance Learning Center offer ?
Performance Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Performance Learning Center part of?
Performance Learning Center is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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