Quest Academy

Summary:

Quest Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving 142 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Quest Academy's academic performance is truly outstanding, with 100% of students in grades 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 proficient or better in mathematics, far exceeding the state averages. The school's reading proficiency rates are also significantly higher than the state's. While Quest Academy has a predominantly white student population, it is more racially diverse than many nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic, Asian, and students of two or more races. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 14.3 over the past three years, suggests a personalized learning environment for students.

When compared to nearby public schools, such as Hilburn Drive Academy, Sycamore Creek Elementary, and Leesville Road Elementary, Quest Academy's academic performance is truly exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. This consistent high performance has earned Quest Academy a top ranking among Wake County Schools and the Raleigh Oak Charter School district.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

10908 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27615

(919) 841-0441

District: Quest Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.2%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Quest Academy ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.24. (See more...)

Compare Details Quest Academy ranks better than 99.9% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.2%), two or more races (7%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quest Academy is 12.9. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Quest Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Quest Academy 4^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Quest Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Quest Academy 1^st of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Quest Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Quest Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Quest Academy 1^st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Quest Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	93.80	4^th	1276	99.7%
2007	92.59	7^th	1293	99.5%
2008	97.18	3^rd	1324	99.8%
2009	92.81	5^th	1354	99.6%
2010	91.61	9^th	1363	99.3%
2011	91.33	9^th	1381	99.3%
2012	91.26	10^th	1388	99.3%
2013	99.64	3^rd	1403	99.8%
2014	98.98	3^rd	1390	99.8%
2015	97.87	4^th	1440	99.7%
2016	98.08	2^nd	1425	99.9%
2019	98.54	2^nd	1473	99.9%
2021	98.91	6^th	1489	99.6%
2022	98.70	3^rd	1514	99.8%
2023	97.94	4^th	1502	99.7%
2024	98.24	4^th	1505	99.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Quest Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	98.65	1^st	1424	99.9%
2021	98.17	9^th	1440	99.4%
2022	97.97	3^rd	1458	99.8%
2023	90.90	87^th	1459	94.0%
2024	96.97	8^th	1455	99.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Quest Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	96.38	2^nd	1183	99.8%
2021	94.88	17^th	1172	98.5%
2022	96.02	5^th	1194	99.6%
2023	95.57	5^th	1183	99.6%
2024	95.32	6^th	1166	99.5%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Quest Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	91.90	4^th	598	99.3%
2007	91.28	3^rd	606	99.5%
2008	97.15	2^nd	620	99.7%
2009	91.42	2^nd	630	99.7%
2010	89.36	2^nd	640	99.7%
2011	89.06	2^nd	648	99.7%
2012	88.89	1^st	662	99.8%
2013	98.82	5^th	673	99.3%
2015	95.98	13^th	705	98.2%
2016	97.89	3^rd	692	99.6%
2019	97.85	5^th	737	99.3%
2021	99.55	2^nd	741	99.7%
2022	99.16	1^st	786	99.9%
2023	99.06	2^nd	784	99.7%
2024	99.05	1^st	793	99.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Quest Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	98.77	2^nd	684	99.7%
2024	98.65	4^th	738	99.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Quest Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	95.51	7^th	624	98.9%
2021	99.24	1^st	632	99.8%
2022	98.29	2^nd	658	99.7%
2023	97.48	3^rd	656	99.5%
2024	97.62	3^rd	652	99.5%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Quest Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	96	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2001	92	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
2002	111	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2003	111	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2004	116	7	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2005	115	5	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	126
2006	121	5	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2007	121	1	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	133
2008	123	5	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2009	121	4	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2010	119	7	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2011	128	6	6	2	0	0	2	0	144
2012	123	6	5	3	0	0	7	0	144
2013	118	7	4	4	1	0	8	0	142
2014	114	6	4	2	1	0	9	0	136
2015	122	6	3	1	1	0	11	0	144
2016	118	6	4	3	1	0	13	0	145
2017	115	7	5	3	1	0	13	0	144
2018	114	5	6	3	1	0	12	0	141
2019	111	7	4	3	1	0	15	0	141
2020	112	5	4	2	1	0	19	0	143
2021	111	4	5	4	2	0	14	0	140
2022	111	5	5	9	2	0	11	0	143
2023	111	4	7	8	2	0	10	0	142

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Quest Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	100	12.0	8.3	n/a
2001	95	12.0	7.9	n/a
2002	118	10.0	11.8	0
2003	118	10.0	11.8	0
2004	130	10.0	13.0	0
2005	126	10.0	12.6	n/a
2006	132	10.0	13.2	n/a
2007	133	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	135	9.0	15.0	n/a
2009	130	9.0	14.4	n/a
2010	134	10.0	13.4	n/a
2011	144	10.0	14.4	0
2012	144	10.0	14.4	2.8
2013	142	10.0	14.2	2.1
2014	136	10.0	13.6	2.2
2015	144	10.0	14.4	4.2
2016	145	10.0	14.5	2.1
2017	144	10.0	14.4	2.8
2018	141	10.0	14.1	2.1
2019	141	10.0	14.1	2.1
2020	143	10.0	14.3	n/a
2021	140	10.0	14.0	n/a
2022	143	10.0	14.3	n/a
2023	142	11.0	12.9	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 Quest Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	100	12.0	8.3	n/a
2001	95	12.0	7.9	n/a
2002	118	10.0	11.8	0
2003	118	10.0	11.8	0
2004	130	10.0	13.0	0
2005	126	10.0	12.6	n/a
2006	132	10.0	13.2	n/a
2007	133	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	135	9.0	15.0	n/a
2009	130	9.0	14.4	n/a
2010	134	10.0	13.4	n/a
2011	144	10.0	14.4	0
2012	144	10.0	14.4	2.8
2013	142	10.0	14.2	2.1
2014	136	10.0	13.6	2.2
2015	144	10.0	14.4	4.2
2016	145	10.0	14.5	2.1
2017	144	10.0	14.4	2.8
2018	141	10.0	14.1	2.1
2019	141	10.0	14.1	2.1
2020	143	10.0	14.3	n/a
2021	140	10.0	14.0	n/a
2022	143	10.0	14.3	n/a
2023	142	11.0	12.9	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 Quest Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 4^th of 1502 Elementary schools	0.1%
Ranks 5^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 2^nd of 784 Middle schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Quest Academy)	100	100
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Quest Academy)	93.8	93.8
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Quest Academy)	100	100
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Quest Academy)	100	100
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Quest Academy)	100	87.5	12.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Quest Academy)	100	87.5	12.5%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Quest Academy)	100	87.5	12.5%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Quest Academy)	93.8	100	6.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Quest Academy)	93.8	100	6.2%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Quest Academy)	100	100
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Quest Academy)	100	100
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Quest Academy)	100	92.9	7.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Quest Academy)	93.8	92.9	0.9%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Quest Academy)	100	100
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	141	142	0.7%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	4	7	75%
Hispanic	3	8	166.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	111	111
Two or More Races	15	10	33.3%

Schools Near Quest Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Quest Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	10908 Strickland Road	Raleigh	27615	Wake County	Quest Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(919) 841-0441	142	11	12.9		111 (78.2%)	4 (2.8%)	8 (5.6%)	7 (4.9%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.0%)	98.2	4^th of 1505 public elementary schools	99.7%		97.9	4^th of 1502 public elementary schools	99.7%		100.0	93.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	93.8	93.8	93.8	100.0	93.8	87.5	100.0
Baileywick Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9425 Baileywick Road	Raleigh	27615	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 518-0090	351	33	10.6	62.1%	133 (37.9%)	32 (9.1%)	172 (49.0%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	32.7	1053^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	30.0%		27.3	1133^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	24.6%	80	50.9	48.0	47.7				36.8	34.0	50.8				55.4		$11,787	$1,035	$10,752
Barton Pond Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12004 Strickland Road	Raleigh	27613	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 694-8211	404	32	12.5	12.9%	299 (74.0%)	37 (9.2%)	37 (9.2%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.7%)	96.3	29^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.1%					(n/a)	94.4	85.3	85.9				84.3	80.0	85.9				93.6
Raleigh Oak Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	2600 Sumer Drive	Raleigh	27615	Wake County	Raleigh Oak Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 424-7626	303	22	14.0		198 (65.3%)	28 (9.2%)	43 (14.2%)	10 (3.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.3%)	43.3	867^th of 1505 public elementary schools	42.4%		46.1	830^th of 1502 public elementary schools	44.7%	37	63.3	29.0	40.7	42.3	35.3		73.3	48.4	55.6	38.5	64.7		59.3
Lead Mine Elementary	Public	K-5	8301 Old Leadmine Rd	Raleigh	27615	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 870-4120	372	29	13.0	50.0%	178 (47.8%)	91 (24.5%)	85 (22.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	49.8	750^th of 1505 public elementary schools	50.2%		49.8	772^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	48.6%	22	71.4	61.7	44.6				46.0	58.3	48.6				55.4		$10,642	$920	$9,722
Lynn Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 Lynn Rd	Raleigh	27612	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 870-4074	483	36	13.4	54.7%	197 (40.8%)	147 (30.4%)	100 (20.7%)	14 (2.9%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.5%)	58.2	613^th of 1505 public elementary schools	59.3%		47.4	808^th of 1502 public elementary schools	46.2%	195	76.1	59.5	63.1				60.6	47.3	46.2				60.0		$9,958	$880	$9,079
Jeffreys Grove Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6119 Creedmoor Rd	Raleigh	27612	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 881-4910	487	36	13.4	23.8%	303 (62.2%)	63 (12.9%)	88 (18.1%)	15 (3.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	89	128^th of 1505 public elementary schools	91.5%		93.5	66^th of 1502 public elementary schools	95.6%	62	77.0	72.7	83.3				70.1	76.1	74.4				85.9		$9,178	$552	$8,627
Leesville Road Elementary	Public	K-5	8402 Pride Way	Raleigh	27613	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 870-4200	603	43	14.0	30.3%	341 (56.6%)	151 (25.0%)	49 (8.1%)	30 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.3%)	83.7	193^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	87.2%		82.6	202^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	86.6%	9	74.7	66.3	78.7				69.9	69.3	75.5				76.6		$9,581	$553	$9,028
Hilburn Drive Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	7100 Hilburn Drive	Raleigh	27613	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 571-6800	628	49	12.8	30.4%	308 (49.0%)	134 (21.3%)	94 (15.0%)	45 (7.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.2%)	62	543^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	63.9%		64.8	502^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	66.6%	41	49.4	73.1	61.9	64.9	61.4	67.3	44.4	62.7	60.7	63.2	75.4	85.7	65.5	87.8	$9,833	$684	$9,148
Sycamore Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10921 Leesville Rd	Raleigh	27613	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 841-4333	786	58	13.5	17.8%	544 (69.2%)	74 (9.4%)	82 (10.4%)	45 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.2%)	91	101^st of 1505 public elementary schools	93.3%		93.2	73^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	95.1%	28	80.7	79.2	83.0				68.1	75.8	76.6				87.2		$8,976	$347	$8,630

Frequently Asked Questions about Quest Academy

What is the racial makeup of Quest Academy?

Students at Quest Academy are 78% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Quest Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 142 students attended Quest Academy.

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Yes! Quest Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.

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