Summary:
Mallard Creek STEM Academy is the only elementary school located in the Mallard Creek STEM Academy district in Charlotte, North Carolina. This public charter school serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade, with a total enrollment of 961 students.
Mallard Creek STEM Academy has a predominantly African American student population (72.32%), followed by Hispanic (12.38%), White (4.16%), and Asian (3.95%) students. The school's academic performance has been relatively consistent over the past three years, with some strengths in 6th and 7th grade reading proficiency, as well as 8th grade science proficiency. However, the school's mathematics proficiency rates have generally been lower than the state averages, particularly in the upper grades. Despite these strengths, Mallard Creek STEM Academy has been ranked in the lower half of North Carolina elementary schools and has consistently maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (53.8%) suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to its academic performance. The school's student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6 is slightly higher than the state average, which could also impact the quality of education provided. Overall, Mallard Creek STEM Academy faces several challenges in improving its academic outcomes and providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.
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