Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy

5203 Shopton Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 769 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy 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 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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-8
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy's student population of 769 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
769 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy 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 Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1542 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
28%
42%
46%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
22%
20%
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Black
54%
25%
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White
10%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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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 Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy's ranking?
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy is ranked #1542 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy often compared to?
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Day School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy?
769 students attend Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy?
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy offer ?
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy part of?
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy is part of Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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