Is Unity Classical Charter School a good school?

Unity Classical Charter School ranks 589 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Unity Classical Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 606 students attended Unity Classical Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Unity Classical Charter School?

Students at Unity Classical Charter School are 35% African American, 28% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Unity Classical Charter School

Summary:

Unity Classical Charter School is an elementary school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that serves 606 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which is ranked 120 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

One of the key features of Unity Classical Charter School is its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 27.89% White, 35.15% African American, 20.63% Hispanic, 6.27% Asian, and 9.41% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby schools like Pineville Elementary and Steele Creek Elementary, which tend to have a larger percentage of either White or African American students. Additionally, the school has consistently performed better than the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels, with particularly strong performance among its African American and multi-racial student subgroups.

However, the school is not without its challenges. While the overall academic performance is strong, there are some inconsistencies across grade levels, with 8th-grade students performing significantly lower than 5th-grade students in mathematics. Additionally, the school's performance on the low socioeconomic status student subgroup is an area of concern, suggesting the need for additional support and resources to ensure that all students are achieving at high levels. The school has also seen a decline in the percentage of White and Asian students over the past three years, which could be a potential area of concern and worth further investigation.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

14613 Steele Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28273

(704) 504-8460

District: Unity Classical Charter School

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

Student/teacher ratio: 26.3

Number of students: 606

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.1%

White:

27.9%

Hispanic:

20.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Unity Classical Charter School ranks better than 60.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.69. (See more...)

Compare Details Unity Classical Charter School ranks worse than 59.4% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Unity Classical Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.1%), White (27.9%), Hispanic (20.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Unity Classical Charter School is 26.3. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Unity Classical Charter School 589^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Unity Classical Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Unity Classical Charter School 471^st of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Unity Classical Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Unity Classical Charter School 120^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	57.37	613^th	1489	58.8%
2022	58.97	609^th	1514	59.8%
2023	58.58	607^th	1502	59.6%
2024	59.69	589^th	1505	60.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.18	37^th	159	76.7%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.21	169^th	533	68.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.57	679^th	1437	52.7%
2024	53.90	621^st	1450	57.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	36.85	881^st	1440	38.8%
2022	53.39	660^th	1458	54.7%
2023	61.74	524^th	1459	64.1%
2024	61.02	531^st	1455	63.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	72.83	352^nd	1444	75.6%
2022	63.38	504^th	1464	65.6%
2023	53.38	680^th	1461	53.5%
2024	56.40	621^st	1464	57.6%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	77.87	115^th	927	87.6%
2023	72.81	178^th	933	80.9%
2024	76.15	139^th	924	85.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	17.70	834^th	893	6.6%
2023	56.10	347^th	915	62.1%
2024	46.07	506^th	951	46.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	70.82	314^th	1194	73.7%
2023	62.88	419^th	1183	64.6%
2024	50.95	593^rd	1166	49.1%

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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 middle school students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.25	312^th	784	60.2%
2024	41.65	471^st	793	40.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.52	201^st	735	72.7%
2024	37.78	473^rd	743	36.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.53	299^th	731	59.1%
2024	43.97	417^th	738	43.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.24	317^th	747	57.6%
2024	38.69	464^th	751	38.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.19	100^th	559	82.1%
2024	40.63	325^th	560	42.0%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Unity Classical Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.31	126^th	564	77.7%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	36	38	5	21	1	0	5	106
2019	40	61	13	43	0	0	9	166
2020	64	67	10	45	0	0	12	198
2021	80	79	20	52	0	0	14	245
2022	117	126	19	70	0	0	27	359
2023	169	213	38	125	3	1	57	606

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Unity Classical Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	106	8.5	12.4	17
2019	166	11.9	13.9	17.5
2020	198	12.0	16.5	n/a
2021	245	16.8	14.5	n/a
2022	359	18.4	19.5	n/a
2023	606	23.0	26.3	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 Unity Classical Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	106	8.5	12.4	17
2019	166	11.9	13.9	17.5
2020	198	12.0	16.5	n/a
2021	245	16.8	14.5	n/a
2022	359	18.4	19.5	n/a
2023	606	23.0	26.3	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 Unity Classical Charter 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Unity Classical Charter School)	75	62.5	12.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Unity Classical Charter School)	56.3	51.6	4.7%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	166	606	265.1%
African American	61	213	249.2%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	13	38	192.3%
Hispanic	43	125	190.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	40	169	322.5%
Two or More Races	9	57	533.3%

Schools Near Unity Classical Charter 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
Unity Classical Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	14613 Steele Creek Rd.	Charlotte	28273	Mecklenburg County	Unity Classical Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 504-8460	606	23	26.3		169 (27.9%)	213 (35.1%)	125 (20.6%)	38 (6.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (9.4%)	59.7	589^th of 1505 public elementary schools	60.9%		58.6	607^th of 1502 public elementary schools	59.6%	18	65.1	41.7	82.4	38.6	44.9	28.6	59.0	44.0	55.3	52.3	57.1	45.2	82.4	57.1
River Gate Elementary	Public	K-5	15340 Smith Rd	Charlotte	28273	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 344-1000	701	40	17.3	40.5%	124 (17.7%)	292 (41.7%)	178 (25.4%)	62 (8.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.8%)	54.2	682^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	54.7%		52.3	729^th of 1502 public elementary schools	51.5%	47	68.5	61.5	57.8				47.6	47.9	56.3				57.8		$8,319	$509	$7,811
Lake Wylie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13620 Erwin Rd	Charlotte	28273	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-3680	572	40	14.1	52.8%	66 (11.5%)	206 (36.0%)	232 (40.6%)	26 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.2%)	29.7	1105^th of 1505 public elementary schools	26.6%		52	733^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	51.2%	372	58.9	43.8	44.0				31.5	43.3	38.1				56.0		$10,023	$931	$9,092
Palisades Park Elementary	Public	K-5	15321 York Rd	Charlotte	28278	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-9895	901	50	17.8	29.4%	251 (27.9%)	371 (41.2%)	156 (17.3%)	54 (6.0%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	62 (6.9%)	81.9	218^th of 1505 public elementary schools	85.5%		85.8	152^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	89.9%	66	69.9	73.8	80.2				58.9	71.1	65.9				82.5		$8,645	$512	$8,133
Winget Park Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	12235 Winget Rd	Charlotte	28278	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-1063	665	39	16.9	30.2%	176 (26.5%)	249 (37.4%)	138 (20.8%)	66 (9.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.8%)	70	399^th of 1505 public elementary schools	73.5%		48.9	783^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	47.9%	384	65.7	65.2	72.3				56.9	58.4	53.5				78.2		$9,518	$859	$8,659
South Pine Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2541 Sandy Porter Rd	Charlotte	28273	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-0765	653	40	16.4	52.1%	29 (4.4%)	208 (31.9%)	373 (57.1%)	17 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.5%)	12.5	1397^th of 1505 public elementary schools	7.2%		22.2	1227^th of 1502 public elementary schools	18.3%	170	62.0	28.3	33.0				17.6	19.2	30.1				23.4
Steele Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	4100 Gallant Ln	Charlotte	28273	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-3810	442	31	14.0	54.5%	21 (4.8%)	149 (33.7%)	228 (51.6%)	27 (6.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.2%)	44.8	838^th of 1505 public elementary schools	44.3%		36.1	990^th of 1502 public elementary schools	34.1%	152	62.3	57.5	61.4				30.4	28.4	45.2				75.0		$9,484	$699	$8,785
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5203 Shopton Rd	Charlotte	28278	Mecklenburg County	Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(980) 505-8344	817	46	17.9	47.6%	62 (7.6%)	466 (57.0%)	170 (20.8%)	50 (6.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (8.2%)	65.2	485^th of 1505 public elementary schools	67.8%		52.1	731^st of 1502 public elementary schools	51.3%	246	72.4	79.7	63.5	32.5	37.3	22.5	63.2	68.4	67.1	43.1	54.2	51.9	81.2	70.0
Berewick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5910 Dixie River Rd	Charlotte	28278	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 344-1010	702	41	17.2	48.7%	78 (11.1%)	264 (37.6%)	235 (33.5%)	84 (12.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.3%)	19.4	1296^th of 1505 public elementary schools	13.9%		19.2	1268^th of 1502 public elementary schools	15.6%	28	52.5	25.4	41.9				34.7	32.5	39.0				41.2		$8,840	$767	$8,073
Pineville Elementary	Public	K-5	204 Lowry St	Pineville	28134	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-3920	771	49	15.7	48.2%	207 (26.8%)	174 (22.6%)	319 (41.4%)	21 (2.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (5.8%)	50.2	740^th of 1505 public elementary schools	50.8%		35.3	1002^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	33.3%	262	48.3	48.3	65.5				43.2	49.2	51.8				74.1		$9,354	$542	$8,812

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