Charlotte Lab School

Summary:

Charlotte Lab School is a public charter school serving grades K-12 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a diverse student population of over 1,000 students.

While Charlotte Lab School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.4 students per teacher, its academic performance lags behind nearby schools and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics ranged from 24.1% in 4th grade to 52.5% in 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 56.6% to 46.9%. Similarly, in Reading, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 31.3% in 4th grade to 58.3% in 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 52.8% to 51.4%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 33.7% in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby charter schools, such as Socrates Academy, Charlotte Lab School consistently underperforms in both Mathematics and Reading proficiency rates. The school's diverse student population, with 34.91% White, 40.46% African American, 14.13% Hispanic, and other races represented, is a strength, but the changing racial composition over time may indicate the need to address any potential equity or inclusion issues. Overall, Charlotte Lab School faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance, and parents may want to consider other options, such as Socrates Academy or other nearby Queen's Grant Community School, Union Day School, or Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which may better meet their child's academic needs.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 2045 Suttle Avenue
       Charlotte, NC  28208


(704) 464-3830

District: Charlotte Lab School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1162nd of 1,505 North Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  991

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.5%
White:
34.9%
Hispanic:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.7% Help


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Compare Details Charlotte Lab School ranks worse than 77.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Charlotte Lab School ranks worse than 53.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Charlotte Lab School ranks worse than 72.2% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Charlotte Lab School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.5%), White (34.9%), Hispanic (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charlotte Lab School is 15.4. (See more...)
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SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte Lab School 1162nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Charlotte Lab School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte Lab School 421st of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Charlotte Lab School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte Lab School 462nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Charlotte Lab School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Charlotte Lab School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 81.29 203rd 1429 85.8%
2018 69.02 423rd 1434 70.5%
2019 67.62 451st 1473 69.4%
2021 61.39 549th 1489 63.1%
2022 63.41 532nd 1514 64.9%
2023 43.92 869th 1502 42.1%
2024 26.77 1162nd 1505 22.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.64 64th 86 25.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.22 883rd 1329 33.6%
2022 37.61 886th 1366 35.1%
2023 17.95 1295th 1437 9.9%
2024 15.83 1342nd 1450 7.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.18 564th 1405 59.9%
2019 58.27 587th 1424 58.8%
2021 53.84 627th 1440 56.5%
2022 59.36 566th 1458 61.2%
2023 41.52 860th 1459 41.1%
2024 26.87 1132nd 1455 22.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.62 183rd 878 79.2%
2021 69.28 104th 646 83.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.35 308th 1413 78.2%
2019 74.32 295th 1430 79.4%
2021 65.08 468th 1444 67.6%
2022 63.57 499th 1464 65.9%
2023 45.16 836th 1461 42.8%
2024 28.36 1115th 1464 23.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.00 616th 927 33.5%
2019 47.49 480th 949 49.4%
2021 23.99 752nd 896 16.1%
2022 35.14 620th 927 33.1%
2023 22.32 798th 933 14.5%
2024 21.07 810th 924 12.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.00 250th 843 70.3%
2022 73.95 158th 893 82.3%
2023 50.65 431st 915 52.9%
2024 30.20 719th 951 24.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.96 253rd 1178 78.5%
2019 80.24 180th 1183 84.8%
2021 79.96 193rd 1172 83.5%
2022 76.74 237th 1194 80.2%
2023 67.54 346th 1183 70.8%
2024 63.69 399th 1166 65.8%
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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 Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.00 183rd 737 75.2%
2021 50.84 345th 741 53.4%
2022 45.21 422nd 786 46.3%
2023 47.74 398th 784 49.2%
2024 47.38 421st 793 46.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.74 411th 633 35.1%
2022 29.34 515th 689 25.3%
2023 40.66 439th 735 40.3%
2024 44.74 390th 743 47.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.84 185th 684 73.0%
2021 52.58 315th 706 55.4%
2022 29.05 536th 733 26.9%
2023 35.12 474th 731 35.2%
2024 40.87 440th 738 40.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.07 111th 478 76.8%
2022 59.68 96th 449 78.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.76 168th 697 75.9%
2021 48.39 344th 711 51.6%
2022 57.72 286th 748 61.8%
2023 55.60 303rd 747 59.4%
2024 52.04 342nd 751 54.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.88 174th 519 66.5%
2021 50.83 205th 533 61.5%
2022 28.22 429th 550 22.0%
2023 42.96 299th 559 46.5%
2024 39.80 330th 560 41.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.79 167th 541 69.1%
2023 66.67 137th 553 75.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.24 34th 624 94.6%
2021 71.44 157th 632 75.2%
2022 76.97 137th 658 79.2%
2023 72.30 169th 656 74.2%
2024 82.58 110th 652 83.1%
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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 high school students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.86 462nd 640 27.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.96 543rd 613 11.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.08 418th 602 30.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.96 458th 607 24.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.24 272nd 437 37.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Charlotte Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.88 282nd 553 49.0%
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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.

Charlotte Lab School Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, September 5, 2019

Open Quote Teachers are fantastic and students are happy and well-adjusted. The focus on the whole student instead of solely on test scores, makes this school superior to others in the area. Character and values are integrated into the curriculum so kids learn how to be the best human possible. Could not recommend enough. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Charlotte Lab School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 179 66 8 24 1 0 14 0 292
2017 270 54 7 29 1 0 43 0 404
2018 320 101 9 50 1 0 53 0 534
2019 347 162 13 56 1 0 53 0 632
2020 323 196 12 71 1 0 51 0 654
2021 367 285 16 113 2 0 62 0 845
2022 390 346 15 139 6 0 81 0 977
2023 346 401 14 140 3 0 87 0 991

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 Charlotte Lab School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 292 19.0 15.3 0
2017 404 26.8 15.0 0.7
2018 534 37.3 14.2 9
2019 632 31.0 20.3 9.5
2020 654 36.8 17.7 n/a
2021 845 48.8 17.3 n/a
2022 977 53.8 18.1 20.1
2023 991 64.3 15.4 33.7

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 Charlotte Lab School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 292 19.0 15.3 0
2017 404 26.8 15.0 0.7
2018 534 37.3 14.2 9
2019 632 31.0 20.3 9.5
2020 654 36.8 17.7 n/a
2021 845 48.8 17.3 n/a
2022 977 53.8 18.1 20.1
2023 991 64.3 15.4 33.7

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 Charlotte Lab 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 451st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 869th of 1502 Elementary schools
 27.2%
Ranks 183rd of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 398th of 784 Middle schools
 25.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte Lab School)7037.5
 32.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Charlotte Lab School)78.638.8
 39.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte Lab School)65.757
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Charlotte Lab School)74.363.3
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte Lab School)61.654.4
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Charlotte Lab School)64.450.6
 13.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Charlotte Lab School)69.962
 7.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte Lab School)54.132.9
 21.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Charlotte Lab School)73.546.1
 27.4%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte Lab School)68.640
 28.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Charlotte Lab School)78.462.2
 16.2%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students632991
 56.8%
African American162401
 147.5%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1314
 7.7%
Hispanic56140
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White347346
 0.3%
Two or More Races5387
 64.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.5%33.7%
 24.2%


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Students at Charlotte Lab School are 40% African American, 35% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Charlotte Lab School ranks in the bottom 22.8% of North Carolina alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 991 students attended Charlotte Lab School.


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