Serving 15 students in grades 6-12, Scale 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scale School's student population of 15 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Scale School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
22%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
53%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
20%
42%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
72%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Scale School often compared to?
Scale Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guilford Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Scale School?
15 students attend Scale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Scale School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scale School?
Scale School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scale School offer ?
Scale School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scale School part of?
Scale School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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