Movement Charter School

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Movement Charter School ranks 809 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Movement Charter School is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 640 students in grades K-8 in Charlotte, North Carolina, which is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district.

Movement Charter School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (87.97%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 26.57% to 71.78% African American. While the school's overall academic performance lags behind state and district averages, its African American students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools for this subgroup. However, the school's performance for students with disabilities is particularly low, ranking in the bottom 10% of North Carolina elementary schools. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.5% to 99.53% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Despite the academic challenges, Movement Charter School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 16.3 over the past three years, which is lower than the surrounding schools like Westerly Hills Academy, Charles H. Parker Academic Center, and Irwin Academic Center. This suggests the school may be focusing on providing more individualized attention and support to its students, who face significant socioeconomic challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2701-B Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208

(704) 585-1356

District: Movement Charter School

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 640

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.0%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Movement Charter School ranks worse than 53.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.57. (See more...)

Compare Details Movement Charter School ranks worse than 52.3% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.74. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Movement Charter School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Movement Charter School employs 51 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Movement Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Movement Charter School 809^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Movement Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Movement Charter School 415^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Movement Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Movement Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Movement Charter School 133^rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Movement Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Movement Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	20.41	1199^th	1489	19.5%
2022	42.22	879^th	1514	41.9%
2023	35.20	1007^th	1502	33.0%
2024	46.57	809^th	1505	46.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	28.24	990^th	1329	25.5%
2022	56.28	533^rd	1366	61.0%
2023	46.24	787^th	1437	45.2%
2024	58.77	539^th	1450	62.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Movement Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	22.12	1149^th	1440	20.2%
2022	48.16	744^th	1458	49.0%
2023	40.30	873^rd	1459	40.2%
2024	46.40	777^th	1455	46.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Movement Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.44	580^th	646	10.2%
2022	21.29	578^th	634	8.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Movement Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	20.35	1177^th	1444	18.5%
2022	36.51	951^st	1464	35.0%
2023	30.67	1072^nd	1461	26.6%
2024	46.68	799^th	1464	45.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Movement Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	44.88	433^rd	896	51.7%
2022	71.30	176^th	927	81.0%
2023	65.10	251^st	933	73.1%
2024	69.02	201^st	924	78.2%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Movement Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Movement Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.45	628^th	784	19.9%
2024	47.74	415^th	793	47.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.39	544^th	735	26.0%
2024	66.76	185^th	743	75.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Movement Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.55	570^th	731	22.0%
2024	47.57	387^th	738	47.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Movement Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.42	616^th	747	17.5%
2024	45.47	407^th	751	45.8%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Movement Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.22	248^th	559	55.6%
2024	69.85	121^st	560	78.4%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, August 21, 2020

I think Movement is an excellent school that teachers leadership. The staff really pour into the children and don't just treat them like another number. I loved best that in his formative years, my son had teachers that looked just like him that weren't just coaches. What I disliked about the school was that the testing scores do rank low and I don't feel like my son was pushed to his best abilities education wise. But otherwise I have no complaints. They have an abundance of resources. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Movement Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	10	267	6	8	2	4	297
2019	9	363	4	15	3	9	403
2020	12	439	1	24	2	6	484
2021	7	526	2	25	2	5	567
2022	9	579	1	30	1	8	628
2023	14	563	0	47	1	15	640

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 Movement Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	297	21.5	13.7	67.7
2019	403	22.9	17.5	56.8
2020	484	28.0	17.2	98.1
2021	567	34.7	16.3	98.2
2022	628	38.5	16.2	96.5
2023	640	51.0	12.5	99.5

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 Movement Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	297	21.5	13.7	67.7
2019	403	22.9	17.5	56.8
2020	484	28.0	17.2	98.1
2021	567	34.7	16.3	98.2
2022	628	38.5	16.2	96.5
2023	640	51.0	12.5	99.5

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 Movement 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 (Movement Charter School)	54.7	63.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Movement Charter School)	43	44.4	1.4%
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	403	640	58.8%
African American	363	563	55.1%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	15	47	213.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	14	55.6%
Two or More Races	9	15	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.8%	99.5%	42.7%

Schools Near Movement 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
Movement Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2701-B Freedom Dr	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Movement Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 585-1356	640	51	12.5	99.5%	14 (2.2%)	563 (88.0%)	47 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	46.6	809^th of 1505 public elementary schools	46.2%		35.2	1007^th of 1502 public elementary schools	33.0%	198	43.2	49.3	67.3	57.1	43.1	38.9	28.4	52.2	64.3	50.9	45.1	40.7	71.4	74.1
Ashley Park PreK-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	2401 Belfast Dr	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6018	351	31	11.5	99.1%	4 (1.1%)	242 (68.9%)	84 (23.9%)	10 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	8.6	1437^th of 1505 public elementary schools	4.5%		3.5	1491^st of 1502 public elementary schools	0.7%	54	54.8	7.7	25.6	10.5	25.0	23.9	25.8	7.7	28.2	26.3	20.5	23.9	23.7	47.8	$12,028	$1,804	$10,224
Bruns Avenue Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	501 S. Bruns Ave	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5495	326	22	14.8	99.1%	6 (1.8%)	234 (71.8%)	77 (23.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	6	1472^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	2.2%		4.1	1487^th of 1502 public elementary schools	1.0%	15	31.7	18.6	32.5				20.6	18.6	25.0				42.5		$14,397	$3,116	$11,281
Thomasboro Academy	Public	K-8	538 Bradford Dr	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6000	551	38	14.5	99.5%	11 (2.0%)	334 (60.6%)	140 (25.4%)	58 (10.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	8.3	1442^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	4.2%		10.1	1417^th of 1502 public elementary schools	5.7%	25	33.3	19.6	16.7	33.9	13.2	14.1	19.4	19.3	24.6	31.7	19.1	31.2	43.3	39.0	$12,153	$1,283	$10,870
Westerly Hills Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	4420 Denver Ave	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6021	446	24	18.8	99.3%	7 (1.6%)	292 (65.5%)	120 (26.9%)	12 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.7%)	23.9	1212^th of 1505 public elementary schools	19.5%		21.8	1232^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	18.0%	20	41.0	37.1	34.2				36.0	31.9	33.8				71.4		$11,283	$1,792	$9,491
Charles H. Parker Academic Center	Public, Magnet	K-5	1546 Walton Rd	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5533	482	36	13.4	99.4%	39 (8.1%)	214 (44.4%)	62 (12.9%)	151 (31.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	57.4	627^th of 1505 public elementary schools	58.3%		62.8	535^th of 1502 public elementary schools	64.4%	92	70.0	52.2	57.6				55.0	52.2	52.7				67.8		$11,666	$1,055	$10,611
Irwin Academic Center	Public, Magnet	K-5	329 N. Irwin Ave	Charlotte	28202	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-5480	402	26	15.3	23.9%	82 (20.4%)	212 (52.7%)	36 (9.0%)	52 (12.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	76.3	306^th of 1505 public elementary schools	79.7%		76.7	292^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	80.6%	14	78.3	60.0	67.6				65.0	69.2	60.6				74.6		$11,169	$603	$10,566
Oaklawn Language Academy	Public, Magnet	K-8	1810 Oaklawn Ave	Charlotte	28216	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-0400	508	40	12.7	50.8%	35 (6.9%)	135 (26.6%)	328 (64.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	60.8	570^th of 1505 public elementary schools	62.1%		57.2	633^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	57.9%	63	63.8	51.7	65.6	68.8	71.1	82.2	45.8	50.0	57.4	58.3	64.4	48.9	72.1	62.2	$10,283	$656	$9,627
University Park Creative Arts	Public, Magnet	K-5	2400 Hildebrand St	Charlotte	28216	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5178	265	20	13.5	98.5%	5 (1.9%)	212 (80.0%)	40 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	36.9	980^th of 1505 public elementary schools	34.9%		4.9	1477^th of 1502 public elementary schools	1.7%	497	68.6	41.5	56.1				42.9	31.7	24.6				68.4		$12,569	$1,100	$11,469
Allenbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1430 Allenbrook Dr	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6004	255	20	13.0	98.8%	7 (2.7%)	151 (59.2%)	57 (22.4%)	24 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.9%)	60.2	578^th of 1505 public elementary schools	61.6%		68.2	438^th of 1502 public elementary schools	70.8%	140	60.0	54.3	75.6				50.0	52.2	42.2				86.7		$12,622	$1,851	$10,771

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How many students attend Movement Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 640 students attended Movement Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Movement Charter School?

Students at Movement Charter School are 88% African American, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.

Is Movement Charter School a good school?

Movement Charter School ranks 809^th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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