Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

Summary:

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy is a high-performing public charter elementary and middle school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 390 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 100% proficiency in 5th grade mathematics and 8th grade science, compared to the state averages of 58.1% and 70.1%, respectively. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of Asian students (69.74%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have more diverse racial compositions or higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students. Additionally, Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.2 to 16.2 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Montclaire Elementary, Dilworth Elementary Sedgefield Campus, and South Academy of International Languages, Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy stands out with its significantly higher academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's success may be attributed to factors such as its focus on STEM education, selective admissions process, and strong parental involvement, providing valuable lessons for other educational institutions seeking to improve student outcomes and close achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
       Charlotte, NC  28217


(704) 503-1112

District: Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
70.9%
White:
17.6%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.8% Help


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Compare Details Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy ranks better than 99.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy ranks better than 99.2% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy 2nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy 6th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy 2nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 93.77 6th 1276 99.5%
2007 92.64 6th 1293 99.5%
2008 97.20 2nd 1324 99.8%
2009 92.31 10th 1354 99.3%
2010 91.61 9th 1363 99.3%
2011 91.33 9th 1381 99.3%
2012 91.26 10th 1388 99.3%
2013 99.80 2nd 1403 99.9%
2015 98.38 1st 1440 99.9%
2016 98.12 1st 1425 99.9%
2019 98.76 1st 1473 99.9%
2021 99.67 1st 1489 99.9%
2022 99.38 1st 1514 99.9%
2023 99.66 1st 1502 99.9%
2024 99.25 2nd 1505 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.63 31st 1405 97.8%
2019 97.98 2nd 1424 99.9%
2021 99.70 1st 1440 99.9%
2022 98.98 2nd 1458 99.9%
2023 99.23 1st 1459 99.9%
2024 99.07 2nd 1455 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.52 1st 1430 99.9%
2021 99.65 1st 1444 99.9%
2022 99.31 1st 1464 99.9%
2023 99.14 1st 1461 99.9%
2024 99.23 2nd 1464 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.92 4th 106 96.2%
2021 84.49 3rd 95 96.8%
2022 86.01 1st 107 99.1%
2023 88.39 1st 114 99.1%
2024 87.62 1st 130 99.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.74 40th 1178 96.6%
2019 97.25 1st 1183 99.9%
2021 98.67 1st 1172 99.9%
2022 96.49 3rd 1194 99.7%
2023 97.18 1st 1183 99.9%
2024 95.98 4th 1166 99.7%
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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 Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.24 1st 598 99.8%
2007 91.32 1st 606 99.8%
2008 97.23 1st 620 99.8%
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 99.53 2nd 673 99.7%
2015 97.93 1st 705 99.9%
2016 97.95 1st 692 99.9%
2019 98.63 1st 737 99.9%
2022 98.96 4th 786 99.5%
2023 99.08 1st 784 99.9%
2024 98.54 6th 793 99.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.26 10th 684 98.5%
2021 99.89 1st 706 99.9%
2022 98.87 2nd 733 99.7%
2023 99.17 1st 731 99.9%
2024 98.87 1st 738 99.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.48 3rd 697 99.6%
2021 99.48 3rd 711 99.6%
2022 98.71 4th 748 99.5%
2023 98.91 1st 747 99.9%
2024 99.02 4th 751 99.5%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.67 19th 102 81.4%
2021 91.17 2nd 99 98.0%
2022 88.43 2nd 109 98.2%
2023 88.11 2nd 110 98.2%
2024 89.23 2nd 110 98.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.29 2nd 624 99.7%
2022 98.84 1st 658 99.8%
2023 98.17 1st 656 99.8%
2024 97.79 2nd 652 99.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 40 10 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2002 89 20 19 8 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2003 89 20 19 8 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2004 103 22 23 7 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2005 79 17 29 8 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2006 91 15 42 9 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2007 101 12 63 10 1 n/a n/a 1 188
2008 113 19 74 9 1 n/a n/a 0 216
2009 129 23 84 8 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2010 140 22 97 8 1 n/a n/a 0 268
2011 166 23 104 9 1 0 6 0 309
2012 182 27 114 9 1 0 8 0 341
2013 185 25 129 14 0 0 8 0 361
2014 188 17 138 16 0 0 10 0 369
2015 170 14 150 20 0 0 9 0 363
2016 151 12 177 18 0 0 10 0 368
2017 138 9 208 11 0 0 9 0 375
2018 127 8 219 10 0 0 11 0 375
2019 122 14 215 11 0 0 14 0 376
2020 101 12 229 15 0 0 16 0 373
2021 81 13 261 16 0 0 14 0 385
2022 81 17 270 10 0 0 16 0 394
2023 75 16 272 9 0 0 18 0 390
2024 70 18 282 11 0 0 17 0 398

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 Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 60 4.0 15.0 n/a
2002 136 15.0 9.1 0
2003 136 15.0 9.1 0
2004 155 16.0 9.7 0
2005 133 16.0 8.3 n/a
2006 157 16.0 9.8 n/a
2007 188 n/a n/a n/a
2008 216 16.0 13.5 n/a
2009 245 17.0 14.4 n/a
2010 268 21.0 12.7 0.4
2011 309 23.9 12.9 0
2012 341 26.3 12.9 4.4
2013 361 27.3 13.1 3.3
2014 369 26.9 13.7 3
2015 363 27.0 13.4 0.8
2016 368 27.0 13.6 0
2017 375 29.3 12.7 0.8
2018 375 28.5 13.1 0.8
2019 376 25.0 15.0 0.8
2020 373 23.3 15.9 n/a
2021 385 24.0 16.0 n/a
2022 394 24.2 16.2 n/a
2023 390 25.6 15.2 n/a
2024 398 25.3 15.7 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 Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 60 4.0 15.0 n/a
2002 136 15.0 9.1 0
2003 136 15.0 9.1 0
2004 155 16.0 9.7 0
2005 133 16.0 8.3 n/a
2006 157 16.0 9.8 n/a
2007 188 n/a n/a n/a
2008 216 16.0 13.5 n/a
2009 245 17.0 14.4 n/a
2010 268 21.0 12.7 0.4
2011 309 23.9 12.9 0
2012 341 26.3 12.9 4.4
2013 361 27.3 13.1 3.3
2014 369 26.9 13.7 3
2015 363 27.0 13.4 0.8
2016 368 27.0 13.6 0
2017 375 29.3 12.7 0.8
2018 375 28.5 13.1 0.8
2019 376 25.0 15.0 0.8
2020 373 23.3 15.9 n/a
2021 385 24.0 16.0 n/a
2022 394 24.2 16.2 n/a
2023 390 25.6 15.2 n/a
2024 398 25.3 15.7 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 Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1st of 1502 Elementary schools
 0%
Ranks 1st of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 1st of 784 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy)99.998.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.357.3
 7%
3rd Grade Reading (Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy)10097.7
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy)10095.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.349.9
 7.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy)10097.8
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.251.3
 8.9%
5th Grade Reading (Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy)10097.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
6th Grade Reading (Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy)97.7100
 2.3%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy)100100
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.448.7
 9.7%
7th Grade Reading (Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy)93100
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy)97.6100
 2.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students376390
 3.7%
African American1416
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian215272
 26.5%
Hispanic119
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White12275
 38.5%
Two or More Races1418
 28.6%


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Yes! Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy are 71% Asian, 18% White, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 398 students attended Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy.


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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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