Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Institute Development Young Leaders 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 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Institute Development Young Leaders's student population of 419 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
24 students
School Rankings
The Institute Development Young Leaders ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Institute Development Young Leaders is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2128 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)32%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
43%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Institute Development Young Leaders's ranking?
The Institute Development Young Leaders is ranked #2128 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend The Institute Development Young Leaders?
419 students attend The Institute Development Young Leaders.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of The Institute Development Young Leaders students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Institute Development Young Leaders?
The Institute Development Young Leaders has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Institute Development Young Leaders offer ?
The Institute Development Young Leaders offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Institute Development Young Leaders part of?
The Institute Development Young Leaders is part of The Institute For The Development Of You School District.
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