Is United Community School a good school?

United Community School ranks 1107 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend United Community School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 252 students attended United Community School.

What is the racial makeup of United Community School?

Students at United Community School are 54% African American, 21% Hispanic, 15% White, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

United Community School

Summary:

United Community School is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 247 students in grades K-8 in Charlotte, North Carolina, which is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district.

While United Community School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby public schools, with a higher percentage of African American (46.56%) and Hispanic (18.62%) students, its academic performance lags behind. The school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was just 12.1% in 2023-2024, far below the state average of 62.7%. United Community School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of North Carolina elementary schools, with a ranking between 1,007 and 1,199 out of around 1,500 schools over the past several years. This places the school in the bottom 25% of elementary schools in the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing much better than African American and low-socioeconomic status students.

Nearby public schools, such as Mallard Creek Elementary and Reedy Creek Elementary, generally outperform United Community School on academic measures, despite serving similar demographics. The school's low ranking and academic performance may be influenced by factors such as the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's charter status, and the overall performance of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1406 Suther Road
Charlotte, NC 28213

(980) 819-0555

District: United Community School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1107^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 252

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.0%

Hispanic:

20.6%

White:

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details United Community School ranks worse than 73.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.64. (See more...)

Compare Details United Community School ranks worse than 70% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at United Community School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (54%), Hispanic (20.6%), White (14.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at United Community School is 10.1. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

United Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks United Community School 1107^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See United Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks United Community School 555^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See United Community School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks United Community School 200^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at United Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2017	19.97	1216^th	1429	14.9%
2018	25.57	1143^rd	1434	20.3%
2019	41.01	904^th	1473	38.6%
2021	31.40	1007^th	1489	32.4%
2022	28.75	1114^th	1514	26.4%
2023	23.57	1199^th	1502	20.2%
2024	29.64	1107^th	1505	26.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at United Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	12.12	1289^th	1329	3.0%
2023	45.41	807^th	1437	43.8%
2024	37.07	965^th	1450	33.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at United Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	40.74	912^th	1405	35.1%
2019	44.71	835^th	1424	41.4%
2021	29.69	1016^th	1440	29.4%
2022	24.93	1168^th	1458	19.9%
2023	9.50	1389^th	1459	4.8%
2024	26.33	1141^st	1455	21.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at United Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	21.74	1195^th	1413	15.4%
2019	40.89	903^rd	1430	36.9%
2021	33.53	934^th	1444	35.3%
2022	40.30	895^th	1464	38.9%
2023	41.18	898^th	1461	38.5%
2024	32.20	1036^th	1464	29.2%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at United Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	21.74	806^th	927	13.1%
2019	36.33	639^th	949	32.7%
2021	30.97	632^nd	896	29.5%
2022	33.21	654^th	927	29.4%
2023	36.07	624^th	933	33.1%
2024	38.38	600^th	924	35.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at United Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.49	252^nd	1183	78.7%
2021	31.38	850^th	1172	27.5%

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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 United Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	27.83	536^th	741	27.7%
2022	32.95	538^th	786	31.6%
2023	41.29	447^th	784	43.0%
2024	31.39	555^th	793	30.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at United Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.80	443^rd	706	37.3%
2022	26.08	566^th	733	22.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at United Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	17.05	617^th	711	13.2%
2022	46.40	397^th	748	46.9%
2023	42.43	424^th	747	43.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at United Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.24	347^th	533	34.9%
2022	39.95	305^th	550	44.5%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Not trustworthy people and they lie. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 2, 2021

Terrible!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Excelente para mi es una excelente escuela los maestros son profesionales y exelente Close Quote

Enrollment information for United Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	39	59	2	19	0	0	15	134
2016	56	85	0	10	0	0	16	167
2017	61	90	0	18	1	1	15	186
2018	83	90	1	23	2	1	15	215
2019	67	96	2	30	1	1	16	213
2020	70	106	3	39	2	1	23	244
2021	60	116	4	43	1	1	27	252
2022	56	120	7	53	1	1	18	256
2023	58	115	6	46	1	0	21	247
2024	37	136	4	52	1	0	22	252

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 United Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	134	10.0	13.4	32.8
2016	167	11.0	15.1	33.5
2017	186	10.5	17.5	35.5
2018	215	17.6	12.2	10.2
2019	213	19.4	10.9	14.1
2020	244	17.5	13.9	n/a
2021	252	16.9	14.8	n/a
2022	256	18.6	13.7	n/a
2023	247	20.8	11.8	n/a
2024	252	24.8	10.1	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 United Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	134	10.0	13.4	32.8
2016	167	11.0	15.1	33.5
2017	186	10.5	17.5	35.5
2018	215	17.6	12.2	10.2
2019	213	19.4	10.9	14.1
2020	244	17.5	13.9	n/a
2021	252	16.9	14.8	n/a
2022	256	18.6	13.7	n/a
2023	247	20.8	11.8	n/a
2024	252	24.8	10.1	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 United Community School

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 904^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 1199^th of 1502 Elementary schools	18.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (United Community School)	74.3	46.7	27.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (United Community School)	60	41.9	18.1%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (United Community School)	58.3	30	28.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (United Community School)	61.1	55	6.1%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (United Community School)	32	43.5	11.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (United Community School)	40	34.8	5.2%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (United Community School)	48	26.1	21.9%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (United Community School)	37.5	21.1	16.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (United Community School)	50	26.3	23.7%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	213	247	16%
African American	96	115	19.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	6	200%
Hispanic	30	46	53.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	67	58	13.4%
Two or More Races	16	21	31.3%

Schools Near United Community School

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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
United Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	1406 Suther Road	Charlotte	28213	Mecklenburg County	United Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(980) 819-0555	252	25	10.1		37 (14.7%)	136 (54.0%)	52 (20.6%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.7%)	29.6	1107^th of 1505 public elementary schools	26.4%		23.6	1199^th of 1502 public elementary schools	20.2%	92	12.1	59.3	36.8	25.0	23.5	43.8	42.4	63.0	31.6	40.0	29.4	62.5	31.6	62.5
Vaughan Academy of Technology	Public, Magnet	K-5	8601 Old Concord Rd	Charlotte	28213	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-0030	316	23	14.0	97.8%	12 (3.8%)	204 (64.6%)	78 (24.7%)	11 (3.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	72.6	362^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	75.9%		55.6	658^th of 1502 public elementary schools	56.2%	296	66.1	72.9	64.5				64.3	66.1	64.5				64.5		$9,792	$720	$9,072
University Meadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Pavilion Blvd	Charlotte	28262	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-3685	750	39	19.0	98.9%	31 (4.1%)	467 (62.3%)	182 (24.3%)	32 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.9%)	15.6	1353^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	10.1%		11.6	1394^th of 1502 public elementary schools	7.2%	41	43.8	32.3	37.8				32.6	33.9	30.6				46.9		$10,305	$1,460	$8,845
Newell Elementary	Public	K-5	325 Rocky River Road West	Charlotte	28213	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6820	574	42	13.5	99.5%	12 (2.1%)	176 (30.7%)	366 (63.8%)	12 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	10.1	1424^th of 1505 public elementary schools	5.4%		8.4	1436^th of 1502 public elementary schools	4.4%	12	34.6	38.6	38.7				25.6	17.0	23.4				37.8		$9,891	$1,089	$8,802
Joseph W Grier Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	8330 Grier Rd	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-5671	593	35	16.7	99.5%	28 (4.7%)	294 (49.6%)	232 (39.1%)	27 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	19.3	1297^th of 1505 public elementary schools	13.8%		22.2	1228^th of 1502 public elementary schools	18.2%	69	31.5	35.4	49.7				21.1	36.3	32.1				51.6		$10,343	$1,072	$9,271
Gov's Village STEM (Lower)	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	7910 Neal Rd	Charlotte	28262	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5268	807	49	16.6	99.6%	15 (1.9%)	456 (56.5%)	201 (24.9%)	89 (11.0%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (4.8%)	20.4	1278^th of 1505 public elementary schools	15.1%		19.4	1263^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	15.9%	15	45.9	34.8					40.4	31.8							$9,622	$1,382	$8,241
Grove Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7515 The Plaza	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(980) 343-6270	542	34	16.0	99.4%	40 (7.4%)	182 (33.6%)	269 (49.6%)	28 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.1%)								(n/a)	44.0	48.4					39.0	30.6
A.C.E. Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7807 Caldwell Road	Harrisburg	28075	Cabarrus County	A.C.E. Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 456-7153	438	29	14.9	98.4%	4 (0.9%)	325 (74.2%)	66 (15.1%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.4%)	27.1	1156^th of 1505 public elementary schools	23.2%		31.7	1060^th of 1502 public elementary schools	29.4%	96	57.1	28.6	41.3	51.0	55.3	22.9	33.3	32.6	39.1	49.0	42.1	50.0	30.4	41.7
Stoney Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	14015 Mallard Roost Rd	Charlotte	28262	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 344-1030	732	44	16.7	99.6%	29 (4.0%)	456 (62.3%)	188 (25.7%)	28 (3.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	25 (3.4%)	14.8	1366^th of 1505 public elementary schools	9.2%		16.2	1321^st of 1502 public elementary schools	12.1%	45	39.8	40.7	31.9				26.8	30.2	31.9				49.1		$9,805	$923	$8,882
Mallard Creek Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	9801 Mallard Creek Rd	Charlotte	28262	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-3980	520	33	15.9	99.4%	30 (5.8%)	362 (69.6%)	86 (16.5%)	14 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.8%)	47.6	785^th of 1505 public elementary schools	47.8%		25.2	1170^th of 1502 public elementary schools	22.1%	385	60.0	34.2	62.6				65.3	41.8	44.0				62.6		$9,661	$734	$8,927

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