Socrates Academy
Tel:
(704)321-1711
- Socrates Academy serves 675 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Socrates Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Socrates Academy's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 675 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Socrates Academy's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Socrates Academy is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #150 out of 2,538 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 10% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 17% |
| Black | 6% | 26% |
| White | 72% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Socrates Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Socrates Academy is Providence High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jay M Robinson Middle School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mckee Road Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Charlotte Mckee Road Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 514 students
1.3 miles
4101 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980)343-3970 1.3 K-5 514 - Matthews Antioch Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 711 students
1.7 miles
3101 Antioch Church Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704)841-2505 1.7 K-5 711 - Charlotte Providence Spring Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 932 students
2.1 miles
10045 Providence Church Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980)343-6935 2.1 K-5 932 - Matthews Matthews Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 933 students
2.6 miles
200 Mcdowell Ave
Matthews, NC 28105
(980)343-3940 2.6 PK-5 933 - Matthews Elizabeth Lane Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 1067 students
2.7 miles
121 Elizabeth Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(980)343-5700 2.7 K-5 1067
School Reviews
| 5 This is our first year at Socrates Academy. We have a Kindergarten student and a fifth grade student. Although we had heard great things about the school's academic program before enrolling, we were amazed at how welcoming the teachers, administrators, parents and students were to both our children from day one. A new school can be an adjustment for a fifth grader and Kindergarten can prove to be a long day for little ones. But, the teachers, staff and volunteering parents work together to help make the environment as safe and supportive as possible. We would like to thank teachers, such as Mrs. Brooks who goes beyond her daily teaching role to come up with new ways to help her students without ceasing, Mrs. VanAlphen who greets every student and adult with an equally big smile and somehow makes science class the exciting adventure it should be, and Mrs. Howle who lovingly cares for each and every student equally. Unfortunately, the review would be too lengthy to list all the names of those deserving to be noted. So, we would like to give a massive thank you to All the teachers and staff! Volunteering parents are also on our list of reasons to attend this school. They have been a huge part in the success of the school, and they make new parents feel encouraged to participate as well. My advice to new parents is to jump into volunteering from the start, which is easy to do with so many class and general school opportunities. The more you do at the school, the more people you will meet and the more quickly you will feel that unique supportive family-like atmosphere this school can offer. - Posted by Parent - catbo |
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