Serving 794 students in grades Kindergarten-11, Queen City Stem School 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 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Queen City Stem School's student population of 794 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Total Students
794 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queen City Stem School 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 Queen City Stem School is 0.65, 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
#1372 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
48%
25%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queen City Stem School's ranking?
Queen City Stem School is ranked #1372 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Queen City Stem School often compared to?
Queen City Stem Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mallard Creek Stem Academy, Sugar Creek Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Queen City Stem School?
794 students attend Queen City Stem School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Queen City Stem School students are Black, 33% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queen City Stem School?
Queen City Stem School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Queen City Stem School offer ?
Queen City Stem School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11
What school district is Queen City Stem School part of?
Queen City Stem School is part of Queen City STEM School District.
In what neighborhood is Queen City Stem School located?
Queen City Stem School is located in the Prosperity Church Road neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 4 other public schools located in Prosperity Church Road.
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