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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.
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