Socrates Academy
Tel:
(704) 321-1711
Socrates Academy serves 686 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Socrates Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Socrates Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Socrates Academy's student population of 686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 686 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Socrates Academy is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Socrates Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #144 out of 2561 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 47% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 11% | 4% |
Hispanic | 10% | 18% |
Black | 6% | 25% |
White | 69% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 52% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Socrates Academy School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Charlotte Mckee Road Elementary School Math: 86% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 500 students10
1.3 miles
4101 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-3970 1.3 K-5 500 - Matthews Antioch Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 731 students10
1.7 miles
3101 Antioch Church Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 841-2505 1.7 K-5 731 - Charlotte Providence Spring Elementary School Math: 88% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 947 students10
2.1 miles
10045 Providence Church Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935 2.1 K-5 947 - Matthews Anson Charter Academy Charter School
2.3 miles
2132 Greenbrook Pkwy.
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234 2.3 n/a n/a - Matthews Monroe Charter Academy Charter School
2.3 miles
2132 Greenbrook Pkwy.
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234 2.3 n/a n/a
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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