Socrates Academy

Summary:

Socrates Academy is a public charter school in Matthews, North Carolina that serves students from kindergarten to 11th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms state and local averages on standardized tests across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

One key factor that sets Socrates Academy apart is its academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 85% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 62.7%. This pattern holds true for other grade levels and subjects, such as 8th grade science (89.7% proficient vs. 70.1% state average) and high school end-of-course exams in Biology (87.1% proficient vs. 53.4% state average) and English II (90.6% proficient vs. 59.7% state average). When compared to nearby schools, such as Union Academy, which had 69.5% proficiency in 8th grade mathematics, Socrates Academy's performance is truly impressive.

Another notable aspect of Socrates Academy is its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.2 to 16 over the past three school years. This is lower than the ratios of many nearby schools, which can provide students with more individualized attention and support. However, the school does not provide data on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, making it difficult to assess the school's equity and accessibility for students from lower-income backgrounds. This is an area that would benefit from further investigation to ensure Socrates Academy is serving all students equitably.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-11

 3909 Weddington Rd
       Matthews, NC  28105


(704) 321-1711

District: Socrates Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 1,505 North Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  947

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.9%
Asian:
17.3%
African American:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.4% Help


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Compare Details Socrates Academy ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.67. (See more...)
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Compare Details Socrates Academy ranks better than 96% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Socrates Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.9%), Asian (17.3%), African American (14.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Socrates Academy is 16.4. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Socrates Academy 105th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Socrates Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Socrates Academy 32nd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Socrates Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Socrates Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 90.22 47th 1354 96.5%
2010 90.98 23rd 1363 98.3%
2011 89.15 48th 1381 96.5%
2012 90.77 24th 1388 98.3%
2013 94.68 52nd 1403 96.3%
2014 94.28 46th 1390 96.7%
2015 89.86 87th 1440 94.0%
2016 90.27 82nd 1425 94.2%
2017 88.74 100th 1429 93.0%
2018 93.17 51st 1434 96.4%
2019 91.52 74th 1473 95.0%
2021 91.05 106th 1489 92.9%
2022 85.82 167th 1514 89.0%
2023 90.11 103rd 1502 93.1%
2024 90.67 105th 1505 93.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.59 14th 485 97.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.12 91st 1437 93.7%
2024 80.11 152nd 1450 89.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.34 44th 1405 96.9%
2019 92.88 38th 1424 97.3%
2021 89.62 103rd 1440 92.8%
2022 78.80 244th 1458 83.3%
2023 86.96 122nd 1459 91.6%
2024 84.33 162nd 1455 88.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.84 40th 878 95.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.28 14th 669 97.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.88 66th 1413 95.3%
2019 86.49 141st 1430 90.1%
2021 88.53 125th 1444 91.3%
2022 90.55 88th 1464 94.0%
2023 90.47 95th 1461 93.5%
2024 92.83 61st 1464 95.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.76 53rd 95 44.2%
2022 68.11 42nd 107 60.7%
2023 83.59 6th 114 94.7%
2024 74.09 23rd 130 82.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.33 55th 896 93.9%
2022 78.04 112th 927 87.9%
2023 93.87 22nd 933 97.6%
2024 88.19 45th 924 95.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Alternative Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.36 75th 851 91.2%
2023 86.32 70th 915 92.3%
2024 78.25 132nd 951 86.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.96 133rd 1178 88.7%
2019 81.71 158th 1183 86.6%
2021 76.87 229th 1172 80.5%
2022 72.47 290th 1194 75.7%
2023 78.29 206th 1183 82.6%
2024 79.32 206th 1166 82.3%
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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 Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 88.47 12th 662 98.2%
2013 95.64 22nd 673 96.7%
2014 97.49 11th 627 98.2%
2015 95.47 18th 705 97.4%
2016 92.48 35th 692 94.9%
2017 89.59 44th 694 93.7%
2018 83.06 84th 691 87.8%
2019 72.84 174th 737 76.4%
2021 92.74 47th 741 93.7%
2022 93.51 42nd 786 94.7%
2023 93.34 40th 784 94.9%
2024 94.77 32nd 793 96.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.74 34th 735 95.4%
2024 85.57 55th 743 92.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.21 106th 656 83.8%
2019 71.45 175th 684 74.4%
2021 94.67 29th 706 95.9%
2022 95.13 19th 733 97.4%
2023 90.43 54th 731 92.6%
2024 91.75 46th 738 93.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Alternative Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.02 40th 452 91.2%
2024 76.20 16th 461 96.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.63 71st 665 89.3%
2019 70.73 183rd 697 73.7%
2021 86.26 72nd 711 89.9%
2022 87.23 73rd 748 90.2%
2023 93.96 29th 747 96.1%
2024 96.28 21st 751 97.2%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.57 17th 110 84.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.71 2nd 533 99.6%
2022 90.30 38th 550 93.1%
2023 99.31 3rd 559 99.5%
2024 97.51 15th 560 97.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Alternative Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.79 22nd 493 95.5%
2023 91.07 26th 553 95.3%
2024 75.65 77th 564 86.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Socrates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.74 195th 596 67.3%
2019 62.30 226th 624 63.8%
2021 83.68 88th 632 86.1%
2022 87.06 68th 658 89.7%
2023 83.59 90th 656 86.3%
2024 89.70 49th 652 92.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Alternative Schools for White Students!

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
Friday, February 11, 2022

Open Quote I would never recommend this school to anyone, we have a 5th and 6 th grader there, principal Baker. Fired most of the teachers, would not allow religious or medical exceptions for Covid vaccine, we had a concern about ou 11 yr old son and met with Principal Baker she stated “maybe Socrates Academy is not for you “ we are looking for another school. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Open Quote This is our first year at Socrates Academy. We have a Kindergarten student and a fifth grade student. Although we had heard great things about the school's academic program before enrolling, we were amazed at how welcoming the teachers, administrators, parents and students were to both our children from day one. A new school can be an adjustment for a fifth grader and Kindergarten can prove to be a long day for little ones. But, the teachers, staff and volunteering parents work together to help make the environment as safe and supportive as possible. We would like to thank teachers, such as Mrs. Brooks who goes beyond her daily teaching role to come up with new ways to help her students without ceasing, Mrs. VanAlphen who greets every student and adult with an equally big smile and somehow makes science class the exciting adventure it should be, and Mrs. Howle who lovingly cares for each and every student equally. Unfortunately, the review would be too lengthy to list all the names of those deserving to be noted. So, we would like to give a massive thank you to All the teachers and staff! Volunteering parents are also on our list of reasons to attend this school. They have been a huge part in the success of the school, and they make new parents feel encouraged to participate as well. My advice to new parents is to jump into volunteering from the start, which is easy to do with so many class and general school opportunities. The more you do at the school, the more people you will meet and the more quickly you will feel that unique supportive family-like atmosphere this school can offer. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Socrates Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 56 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2007 125 12 1 1 0 n/a n/a 5 144
2008 182 25 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2009 238 24 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2010 303 26 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2011 379 26 21 13 0 0 8 0 447
2012 435 28 30 23 1 0 11 0 528
2013 497 30 38 31 1 0 10 0 607
2014 516 34 47 40 0 0 16 0 653
2015 525 36 42 39 1 2 12 0 657
2016 506 38 52 50 1 2 20 0 669
2017 480 43 66 58 4 3 21 0 675
2018 475 42 73 64 1 2 29 0 686
2019 450 61 74 69 1 2 32 0 689
2020 466 71 89 77 1 2 37 0 743
2021 444 99 104 79 2 1 40 0 769
2022 460 108 116 86 2 1 51 0 824
2023 441 115 132 110 2 0 64 0 864
2024 473 134 164 104 2 0 70 0 947

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 Socrates Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 61 8.0 7.6 n/a
2007 144 n/a n/a n/a
2008 216 11.0 19.6 n/a
2009 278 14.0 19.9 n/a
2010 351 21.0 16.7 n/a
2011 447 33.7 13.2 0
2012 528 46.8 11.2 14.8
2013 607 45.5 13.3 13.2
2014 653 42.8 15.2 15.8
2015 657 47.0 13.9 13.2
2016 669 48.0 13.9 9.6
2017 675 54.0 12.5 12.3
2018 686 52.2 13.1 3.9
2019 689 46.2 14.9 5.4
2020 743 50.5 14.6 n/a
2021 769 48.8 15.7 n/a
2022 824 51.3 16.0 n/a
2023 864 56.6 15.2 n/a
2024 947 57.6 16.4 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 Socrates Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 61 8.0 7.6 n/a
2007 144 n/a n/a n/a
2008 216 11.0 19.6 n/a
2009 278 14.0 19.9 n/a
2010 351 21.0 16.7 n/a
2011 447 33.7 13.2 0
2012 528 46.8 11.2 14.8
2013 607 45.5 13.3 13.2
2014 653 42.8 15.2 15.8
2015 657 47.0 13.9 13.2
2016 669 48.0 13.9 9.6
2017 675 54.0 12.5 12.3
2018 686 52.2 13.1 3.9
2019 689 46.2 14.9 5.4
2020 743 50.5 14.6 n/a
2021 769 48.8 15.7 n/a
2022 824 51.3 16.0 n/a
2023 864 56.6 15.2 n/a
2024 947 57.6 16.4 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 Socrates 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 74th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 103rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.8%
Ranks 174th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 40th of 784 Middle schools
 18.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Socrates Academy)83.878.7
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Socrates Academy)83.878.7
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Socrates Academy)81.689.8
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Socrates Academy)81.683.7
 2.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Socrates Academy)91.377.9
 13.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Socrates Academy)83.877.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Socrates Academy)9572.7
 22.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Socrates Academy)8075
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Socrates Academy)7270
 2%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Socrates Academy)81.885.9
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Socrates Academy)7478.2
 4.2%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Socrates Academy)5986.8
 27.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Socrates Academy)57.478.9
 21.5%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Socrates Academy)67.290.7
 23.5%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students689864
 25.4%
African American61115
 88.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian74132
 78.4%
Hispanic69110
 59.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White450441
 2%
Two or More Races3264
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Socrates Academy

Students at Socrates Academy are 50% White, 17% Asian, 14% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Yes. Socrates Academy ranks in the top 7.0% of North Carolina alternative schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 947 students attended Socrates 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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