Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Summary:

Mallard Creek STEM Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school serving grades K-8 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a diverse student population that has shifted in recent years.

While Mallard Creek STEM Academy has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina elementary schools by SchoolDigger, receiving a 2-star rating out of 5 for the past several years, the school's performance on standardized tests varies. Proficiency rates in mathematics and reading are generally below state and district averages, particularly in the upper grades. However, the school's African American and Hispanic students outperform their peers at the state level, suggesting the school may be providing effective support for these student populations. The school's increasing percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, presents unique challenges, but the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio could be an asset in addressing these needs.

Compared to nearby schools, Mallard Creek STEM Academy's performance is lower than higher-performing schools like Huntersville Elementary and North Academy of World Languages, but it outperforms some lower-performing schools in the area, such as Winding Springs Elementary and David Cox Road Elementary. Overall, Mallard Creek STEM Academy appears to have areas of strength, particularly in supporting certain student subgroups, but there is room for improvement to better serve its diverse student population and close achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 9142 Browne Rd
       Charlotte, NC  28269


(980) 288-4811

District: Mallard Creek STEM Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
932nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  952

Racial breakdown:

African American:
78.5%
Hispanic:
9.5%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Compare Details Mallard Creek STEM Academy ranks worse than 61.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mallard Creek STEM Academy ranks better than 52.6% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (78.5%), Hispanic (9.5%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mallard Creek STEM Academy is 14.1. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mallard Creek STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Mallard Creek STEM Academy 932nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Mallard Creek STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mallard Creek STEM Academy 376th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Mallard Creek STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

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Mallard Creek STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Mallard Creek STEM Academy 143rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mallard Creek STEM Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.64 793rd 1473 46.2%
2021 40.81 863rd 1489 42.0%
2022 33.38 1032nd 1514 31.8%
2023 44.78 848th 1502 43.5%
2024 40.19 932nd 1505 38.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.12 710th 801 11.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.81 793rd 1332 40.5%
2019 48.56 713th 1361 47.6%
2021 36.69 839th 1329 36.9%
2022 35.26 928th 1366 32.1%
2023 49.07 736th 1437 48.8%
2024 49.44 715th 1450 50.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.50 681st 1405 51.5%
2019 48.19 778th 1424 45.4%
2021 36.54 887th 1440 38.4%
2022 28.76 1092nd 1458 25.1%
2023 39.95 882nd 1459 39.5%
2024 41.92 869th 1455 40.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.04 598th 646 7.4%
2022 21.92 567th 634 10.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.46 763rd 1413 46.0%
2019 48.81 768th 1430 46.3%
2021 44.99 764th 1444 47.1%
2022 39.15 913th 1464 37.6%
2023 48.01 789th 1461 46.0%
2024 38.16 937th 1464 36.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.94 61st 106 42.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.83 325th 927 64.9%
2019 61.54 292nd 949 69.2%
2021 54.04 301st 896 66.4%
2022 47.33 444th 927 52.1%
2023 64.54 259th 933 72.2%
2024 59.73 293rd 924 68.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.41 152nd 865 82.4%
2021 43.01 449th 843 46.7%
2022 51.81 379th 893 57.6%
2023 74.18 153rd 915 83.3%
2024 67.64 231st 951 75.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.36 447th 1178 62.1%
2019 74.14 258th 1183 78.2%
2021 72.32 285th 1172 75.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mallard Creek STEM Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.20 327th 737 55.6%
2021 34.61 473rd 741 36.2%
2022 30.34 562nd 786 28.5%
2023 43.85 421st 784 46.3%
2024 51.89 376th 793 52.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.02 128th 604 78.8%
2019 41.58 398th 639 37.7%
2021 49.07 281st 633 55.6%
2022 42.95 379th 689 45.0%
2023 44.82 388th 735 47.2%
2024 57.08 287th 743 61.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.46 401st 656 38.9%
2019 64.05 234th 684 65.8%
2021 36.05 440th 706 37.7%
2022 27.82 547th 733 25.4%
2023 33.65 487th 731 33.4%
2024 44.62 412th 738 44.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.82 256th 665 61.5%
2019 51.62 346th 697 50.4%
2021 34.25 462nd 711 35.0%
2022 31.54 522nd 748 30.2%
2023 49.63 360th 747 51.8%
2024 57.69 292nd 751 61.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.49 68th 494 86.2%
2019 78.74 62nd 519 88.1%
2021 59.04 140th 533 73.7%
2022 49.33 229th 550 58.4%
2023 62.21 147th 559 73.7%
2024 67.07 130th 560 76.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.44 226th 522 56.7%
2022 37.58 356th 541 34.2%
2023 57.06 197th 553 64.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.40 401st 596 32.7%
2021 48.35 307th 632 51.4%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Mallard Creek STEM Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 151 212 95 36 10 0 34 0 538
2018 149 294 92 49 10 0 51 0 645
2019 142 395 109 69 6 2 46 0 769
2020 99 532 102 107 9 1 56 0 906
2021 72 612 86 104 7 1 69 0 951
2022 56 612 51 133 2 1 50 0 905
2023 40 695 38 119 2 2 65 0 961
2024 21 747 21 90 8 0 65 0 952

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 Mallard Creek STEM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 538 31.7 16.9 12.6
2018 645 43.6 14.7 24.5
2019 769 48.7 15.7 20.9
2020 906 57.5 15.7 29.5
2021 951 54.3 17.5 28.8
2022 905 56.9 15.8 39.8
2023 961 61.3 15.6 53.8
2024 952 67.1 14.1 99.7

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 Mallard Creek STEM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 538 31.7 16.9 12.6
2018 645 43.6 14.7 24.5
2019 769 48.7 15.7 20.9
2020 906 57.5 15.7 29.5
2021 951 54.3 17.5 28.8
2022 905 56.9 15.8 39.8
2023 961 61.3 15.6 53.8
2024 952 67.1 14.1 99.7

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 Mallard Creek STEM 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 793rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 848th of 1502 Elementary schools
 2.6%
Ranks 327th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 421st of 784 Middle schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mallard Creek STEM Academy)67.750.9
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Mallard Creek STEM Academy)7145.3
 25.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mallard Creek STEM Academy)54.835
 19.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Mallard Creek STEM Academy)54.853.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mallard Creek STEM Academy)56.748.2
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Mallard Creek STEM Academy)52.250.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Mallard Creek STEM Academy)59.761.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mallard Creek STEM Academy)45.745.3
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Mallard Creek STEM Academy)58.758.5
 0.2%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mallard Creek STEM Academy)57.828.4
 29.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Mallard Creek STEM Academy)64.153.7
 10.4%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mallard Creek STEM Academy)7529.6
 45.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Mallard Creek STEM Academy)68.850.6
 18.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students769961
 25%
African American395695
 75.9%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian10938
 65.1%
Hispanic69119
 72.5%
Pacific Islander22
White14240
 71.8%
Two or More Races4665
 41.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.9%53.8%
 32.9%


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Mallard Creek STEM Academy ranks 932nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 952 students attended Mallard Creek STEM Academy.

Students at Mallard Creek STEM Academy are 78% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% Asian.


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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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