Magellan Charter

Summary:

Magellan Charter is a highly-rated public charter middle school located in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving students in grades 3-8 with a student population of 406. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magellan Charter's students consistently outperform the state and Wake County Schools averages on standardized tests, with over 80% of students proficient or better in both mathematics and reading across all grade levels. The school has been ranked among the top 20 middle schools in North Carolina for several years, placing it in the top 3% of all middle schools in the state. Magellan Charter's performance is exceptional across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 30 for white students, top 15 for both female and male students, and top 34 for disabled students.

When compared to nearby public schools in the Wake County School District, such as River Bend Middle, Oberlin Middle, and Martin Middle, Magellan Charter stands out as a top-performing institution, with significantly higher proficiency rates and overall rankings. The school's success may be attributed to its charter school status, selective admissions process, and engaged parent community.


Detail:

Public, Charter 3-8

 9324 Baileywick Road
       Raleigh, NC  27615


(919) 844-0277

District: Magellan Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
Two or more races:
6.4%
Asian:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.7% Help


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Compare Details Magellan Charter ranks better than 98.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details Magellan Charter ranks better than 97.5% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.3%), two or more races (6.4%), Asian (4.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magellan Charter is 13.4. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Magellan Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Magellan Charter 16th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Magellan Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Magellan Charter 20th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Magellan Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Magellan Charter 5th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Magellan Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Magellan Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 93.73 7th 1276 99.5%
2007 92.41 9th 1293 99.3%
2008 97.10 4th 1324 99.7%
2009 92.94 4th 1354 99.7%
2010 91.52 11th 1363 99.2%
2011 91.33 9th 1381 99.3%
2012 91.26 10th 1388 99.3%
2013 99.37 6th 1403 99.6%
2014 99.46 1st 1390 99.9%
2015 98.23 2nd 1440 99.9%
2016 97.67 3rd 1425 99.8%
2017 98.30 1st 1429 99.9%
2018 98.43 1st 1434 99.9%
2019 97.88 3rd 1473 99.8%
2021 98.45 7th 1489 99.5%
2022 96.98 19th 1514 98.7%
2023 97.72 7th 1502 99.5%
2024 97.23 16th 1505 98.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Magellan Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.41 2nd 1405 99.9%
2019 95.61 15th 1424 98.9%
2021 97.30 17th 1440 98.8%
2022 95.78 24th 1458 98.4%
2023 96.15 17th 1459 98.8%
2024 95.08 36th 1455 97.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Magellan Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.95 1st 897 99.9%
2019 99.89 1st 878 99.9%
2021 99.98 1st 646 99.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Magellan Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.82 2nd 1413 99.9%
2019 98.16 2nd 1430 99.9%
2021 98.57 4th 1444 99.7%
2022 97.08 13th 1464 99.1%
2023 97.95 4th 1461 99.7%
2024 97.44 7th 1464 99.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Magellan Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.58 2nd 1178 99.8%
2019 95.17 7th 1183 99.4%
2021 94.38 19th 1172 98.4%
2022 91.57 38th 1194 96.8%
2023 93.85 13th 1183 98.9%
2024 91.71 36th 1166 96.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Magellan Charter

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Rank History for all middle school students at Magellan Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.17 3rd 598 99.5%
2007 91.32 1st 606 99.8%
2008 97.06 3rd 620 99.5%
2009 91.42 2nd 630 99.7%
2010 89.36 2nd 640 99.7%
2011 89.06 2nd 648 99.7%
2012 88.89 1st 662 99.8%
2013 99.34 3rd 673 99.6%
2015 97.58 4th 705 99.4%
2016 97.80 5th 692 99.3%
2018 98.61 2nd 691 99.7%
2019 97.17 11th 737 98.5%
2021 99.56 1st 741 99.9%
2022 96.64 17th 786 97.8%
2023 97.96 7th 784 99.1%
2024 97.12 20th 793 97.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Magellan Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.66 1st 656 99.8%
2019 96.81 8th 684 98.8%
2021 98.99 6th 706 99.2%
2022 94.40 26th 733 96.5%
2023 97.46 9th 731 98.8%
2024 96.46 15th 738 98.0%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Magellan Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.99 1st 478 99.8%
2022 81.48 34th 449 92.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Magellan Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.55 8th 697 98.9%
2021 99.55 1st 711 99.9%
2022 97.07 15th 748 98.0%
2023 97.55 9th 747 98.8%
2024 96.98 18th 751 97.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Magellan Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.46 6th 596 99.0%
2019 95.59 6th 624 99.0%
2021 98.02 4th 632 99.4%
2022 90.37 43rd 658 93.5%
2023 93.85 20th 656 97.0%
2024 92.05 30th 652 95.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 14, 2017

Open Quote My kids both go here and we all love it. There is no hot lunch, parents provide lunch. There is no cafeteria, parents provide volunteer supervision for recess and lunch as well as volunteer in many other roles. Parents donate to the school fund raisers and carpool their kids to & from. Teachers are great and work with the kids to achieve success. Math & science are foremost and are taught each & every day. Field trips are called voyages and can last for 3 days at a time. There is a heavy parent committment, but it is worth it. I would recommend this school to anyone, but especially gifted and talented. Admittance to the school is via lottery. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Open Quote Excellent teachers and staff. High demand so getting in is through a true lottery system. Those lucky enough to get in enjoy a low teacher to student ratio, hands on learning through field trips, etc.
We have had 3 children go through Magellan. Not one complaint.
That all being said, this school is not for everyone. A major part of this schools success is from parent involvement. Like handling lunch duties daily to chaperoning field trips through out the year. You will be expected, as a parent, to be involved in the schooling of your child and asked to volunteer. I have enjoyed this part of Magellan, but realize that this is not the case for everyone. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Open Quote The teachers genuinely care for the students from my experience so far. Awesome staff. Awesome field trips. Parents are involved. Small class sizes. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Magellan Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 258 22 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1999 270 31 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2000 260 32 18 8 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2001 264 31 16 13 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2002 265 30 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 265 30 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 280 27 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2005 281 27 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2006 286 29 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2007 290 21 14 6 0 n/a n/a 3 334
2008 348 26 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2009 351 28 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2010 353 28 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2011 351 18 8 12 0 0 11 0 400
2012 347 18 12 12 0 0 10 0 399
2013 350 16 11 10 0 0 13 0 400
2014 319 12 10 10 0 0 48 0 399
2015 348 14 16 17 0 0 11 0 406
2016 340 15 22 15 0 0 14 0 406
2017 339 13 26 13 0 0 15 0 406
2018 332 11 27 19 0 0 18 0 407
2019 330 14 28 16 0 0 18 0 406
2020 309 11 26 15 0 0 45 0 406
2021 328 15 27 16 0 0 19 0 405
2022 331 12 27 16 0 0 19 0 405
2023 330 12 20 18 0 0 26 0 406

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Magellan Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 292 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 325 21.0 15.5 n/a
2000 318 21.0 15.1 n/a
2001 324 21.0 15.4 n/a
2002 324 21.0 15.4 0
2003 324 21.0 15.4 0
2004 330 23.0 14.3 0
2005 328 23.0 14.3 n/a
2006 333 23.0 14.5 n/a
2007 334 n/a n/a n/a
2008 397 24.0 16.5 n/a
2009 398 24.0 16.6 n/a
2010 400 29.0 13.7 n/a
2011 400 27.1 14.7 0
2012 399 29.1 13.7 1.3
2013 400 29.0 13.7 1
2014 399 29.0 13.7 0.8
2015 406 27.0 15.0 1.5
2016 406 28.0 14.5 0
2017 406 27.9 14.5 0.7
2018 407 28.0 14.5 0.7
2019 406 29.4 13.7 0.7
2020 406 28.8 14.0 n/a
2021 405 29.9 13.5 n/a
2022 405 31.1 13.0 n/a
2023 406 30.2 13.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Magellan Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 292 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 325 21.0 15.5 n/a
2000 318 21.0 15.1 n/a
2001 324 21.0 15.4 n/a
2002 324 21.0 15.4 0
2003 324 21.0 15.4 0
2004 330 23.0 14.3 0
2005 328 23.0 14.3 n/a
2006 333 23.0 14.5 n/a
2007 334 n/a n/a n/a
2008 397 24.0 16.5 n/a
2009 398 24.0 16.6 n/a
2010 400 29.0 13.7 n/a
2011 400 27.1 14.7 0
2012 399 29.1 13.7 1.3
2013 400 29.0 13.7 1
2014 399 29.0 13.7 0.8
2015 406 27.0 15.0 1.5
2016 406 28.0 14.5 0
2017 406 27.9 14.5 0.7
2018 407 28.0 14.5 0.7
2019 406 29.4 13.7 0.7
2020 406 28.8 14.0 n/a
2021 405 29.9 13.5 n/a
2022 405 31.1 13.0 n/a
2023 406 30.2 13.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magellan Charter

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 7th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.3%
Ranks 11th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 7th of 784 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Magellan Charter)93.9100
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Magellan Charter)89.485.5
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Magellan Charter)95.594.2
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Magellan Charter)9491.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Magellan Charter)97.191.3
 5.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
7th Grade Reading (Magellan Charter)90.583.6
 6.9%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Magellan Charter)97.183.3
 13.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Magellan Charter)9183.3
 7.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students406406
African American1412
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian2820
 28.6%
Hispanic1618
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White330330
Two or More Races1826
 44.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Magellan Charter

Students at Magellan Charter are 81% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Magellan Charter.

Yes! Magellan Charter is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 20th of 793 North Carolina middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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