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Central Carolina Academy

Summary:

Central Carolina Academy is a public charter secondary school located in Sanford, North Carolina, serving grades 6-11 with a total enrollment of 272 students. The school has consistently outperformed the state average in several key academic areas, including mathematics, reading, and science proficiency, as well as end-of-course exams in English II and Math III.

One factor that may contribute to the school's academic success is its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students (24.26%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may indicate a higher socioeconomic status of the student population. While the school's performance in Math I and Biology end-of-course exams is slightly below the state average, the school has maintained strong academic performance across multiple grade levels and subject areas, suggesting effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems are in place.

Overall, Central Carolina Academy appears to be a high-performing public charter school in the Sanford, North Carolina area. The school's consistent academic success and potential contributing factors, such as low student-teacher ratio and socioeconomic status, make it an attractive option for families seeking a quality secondary education. However, the school may still have opportunities for improvement, particularly in areas where its performance is slightly below the state average.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative 6-11

 1801 Douglas Drive
       Sanford, NC  27330

(984) 977-9455

District: Central Carolina Academy


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.9%
Hispanic:
14.2%
Two or more races:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Carolina Academy ranks better than 76% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.59. (See more...)
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Central Carolina Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Carolina Academy 190th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Central Carolina Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Carolina Academy

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Rank History for all students at Central Carolina Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.59 190th 793 76.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Carolina Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.15 193rd 743 74.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Carolina Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.29 176th 738 76.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Central Carolina Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.43 11th 58 81.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Carolina Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.72 207th 751 72.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Carolina Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.20 73rd 564 87.1%
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Rank History for White students at Central Carolina Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.90 246th 652 62.3%
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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 Central Carolina Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2023 189 23 1 36 2 0 21 0 272
2024 301 38 1 64 0 0 46 0 450

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 Central Carolina Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 272 17.0 16.0 24.3
2024 450 29.2 15.3 34.9

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 Central Carolina Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 272 17.0 16.0 24.3
2024 450 29.2 15.3 34.9

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.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 450 students attended Central Carolina Academy.

Students at Central Carolina Academy are 67% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 8% African American.


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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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