South Charlotte Middle

Summary:

South Charlotte Middle is a public middle school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 808 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district.

South Charlotte Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in North Carolina, with exceptional academic performance that exceeds district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly higher than the district, and certain student subgroups, such as Asian and multi-racial students, consistently rank among the top in the state. The school's racial diversity, with a higher percentage of White and Asian students compared to nearby schools like Mint Hill Middle and Weddington Middle, suggests it may be attracting families from a wide range of backgrounds. Additionally, South Charlotte Middle has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a more affluent student population compared to the district and nearby schools.

While South Charlotte Middle's overall academic performance is exceptional, the school's rankings for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and African American students, are not as high as the overall school rankings, suggesting potential equity gaps that may need to be addressed. Nevertheless, the school's consistent high rankings, 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, and efficient resource allocation demonstrate its ability to maintain academic excellence and effectively support student learning, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8040 Strawberry Ln
       Charlotte, NC  28277-8600


(980) 343-3670

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,839 Help


Feeder schools for South Charlotte Middle:

Elementary:    Elizabeth Lane Elementary
    McAlpine Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  808

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.3%
Hispanic:
14.7%
African American:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Charlotte Middle ranks better than 90.4% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 29 ranked middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.3%), Hispanic (14.7%), African American (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Charlotte Middle is 18.1. 14 middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Charlotte Middle is $7,839. 24 middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Charlotte Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks South Charlotte Middle 76th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See South Charlotte Middle in the ranking list.)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Charlotte Middle

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Rank History for all students at South Charlotte Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 91.67 5th 598 99.2%
2007 90.06 7th 606 98.8%
2008 94.00 11th 620 98.2%
2009 89.53 11th 630 98.3%
2010 85.97 29th 640 95.5%
2011 86.71 24th 648 96.3%
2012 87.40 25th 662 96.2%
2013 96.52 17th 673 97.5%
2014 95.66 19th 627 97.0%
2015 95.43 19th 705 97.3%
2016 94.02 26th 692 96.2%
2017 96.13 12th 694 98.3%
2018 92.16 30th 691 95.7%
2019 89.95 48th 737 93.5%
2021 87.67 67th 741 91.0%
2022 85.46 93rd 786 88.2%
2023 88.73 72nd 784 90.8%
2024 88.30 76th 793 90.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Charlotte Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.41 3rd 248 98.8%
2022 70.70 56th 283 80.2%
2023 93.25 12th 302 96.0%
2024 91.57 16th 306 94.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Charlotte Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.66 7th 151 95.4%
2019 94.12 6th 211 97.2%
2021 68.42 25th 236 89.4%
2022 55.66 85th 312 72.8%
2023 61.57 59th 318 81.4%
2024 66.17 52nd 356 85.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Charlotte Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.45 103rd 473 78.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Charlotte Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.85 76th 604 87.4%
2019 77.44 85th 639 86.7%
2021 70.70 120th 633 81.0%
2022 47.07 333rd 689 51.7%
2023 79.27 97th 735 86.8%
2024 71.56 139th 743 81.3%
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Rank History for Female students at South Charlotte Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.07 29th 656 95.6%
2019 89.46 42nd 684 93.9%
2021 88.75 55th 706 92.2%
2022 86.54 77th 733 89.5%
2023 88.29 70th 731 90.4%
2024 89.14 61st 738 91.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Charlotte Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.72 15th 475 96.8%
2019 90.30 13th 504 97.4%
2021 54.21 144th 478 69.9%
2022 61.09 91st 449 79.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Charlotte Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.59 66th 416 84.1%
2021 73.47 69th 448 84.6%
2022 66.99 113th 450 74.9%
2023 69.53 98th 452 78.3%
2024 69.07 96th 461 79.2%
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Rank History for Male students at South Charlotte Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.96 28th 665 95.8%
2019 89.95 46th 697 93.4%
2021 84.89 84th 711 88.2%
2022 82.65 108th 748 85.6%
2023 87.67 76th 747 89.8%
2024 85.77 85th 751 88.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at South Charlotte Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.19 22nd 95 76.8%
2019 72.78 32nd 102 68.6%
2021 76.90 31st 99 68.7%
2022 83.16 19th 109 82.6%
2023 68.56 48th 110 56.4%
2024 72.89 44th 110 60.0%
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Rank History for African American students at South Charlotte Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.00 37th 494 92.5%
2019 81.54 51st 519 90.2%
2021 61.31 122nd 533 77.1%
2022 54.49 198th 550 64.0%
2023 81.96 66th 559 88.2%
2024 82.44 66th 560 88.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Charlotte Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.24 49th 472 89.6%
2019 75.37 72nd 493 85.4%
2021 62.75 144th 522 72.4%
2022 57.29 197th 541 63.6%
2023 64.38 148th 553 73.2%
2024 57.01 210th 564 62.8%
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Rank History for White students at South Charlotte Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.99 39th 596 93.5%
2019 89.21 50th 624 92.0%
2021 84.49 82nd 632 87.0%
2022 82.23 104th 658 84.2%
2023 85.58 80th 656 87.8%
2024 86.19 74th 652 88.7%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for South Charlotte Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 881 211 24 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1126
1994 961 181 34 8 5 n/a n/a 0 1189
1995 1103 207 39 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1364
1996 1103 207 39 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1364
1997 876 136 36 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1059
1998 1178 172 60 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1431
1999 1110 158 63 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1347
2000 1150 163 76 27 2 n/a n/a 0 1418
2001 1263 200 89 36 1 n/a n/a 0 1589
2002 661 82 43 27 0 n/a n/a 0 813
2003 661 82 43 27 0 n/a n/a 0 813
2004 770 93 58 38 1 n/a n/a 0 960
2005 854 112 72 45 2 n/a n/a 0 1085
2006 793 116 77 52 1 n/a n/a 0 1039
2007 716 103 78 71 3 n/a n/a 19 990
2008 648 92 58 62 4 n/a n/a 29 893
2009 646 148 60 67 4 n/a n/a 0 925
2010 638 165 64 73 4 n/a n/a 0 944
2011 574 137 77 73 2 0 32 0 895
2012 617 152 79 51 3 0 29 0 931
2013 605 147 83 75 1 0 28 0 939
2014 600 102 87 64 1 1 26 0 881
2015 592 99 71 69 4 0 21 0 856
2016 613 87 62 77 4 0 25 0 868
2017 628 100 62 75 3 0 18 0 886
2018 650 108 76 91 0 0 22 0 947
2019 615 131 85 119 0 0 27 0 977
2020 589 113 98 114 0 0 28 0 942
2021 553 96 93 125 0 0 25 0 892
2022 527 86 75 117 0 1 29 0 835
2023 487 96 67 119 1 1 37 0 808

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 South Charlotte Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 1126 55.0 20.5 25
1994 1189 69.0 17.2 10.7
1995 1364 74.0 18.4 9.6
1996 1364 74.0 18.4 9.6
1997 1059 63.0 16.8 14.7
1998 1431 85.0 16.8 10.4
1999 1347 85.0 15.8 10.5
2000 1418 85.0 16.7 8.9
2001 1589 85.0 18.7 7.4
2002 813 85.0 9.6 8.2
2003 813 85.0 9.6 8.2
2004 960 85.0 11.3 9.1
2005 1085 85.0 12.8 9.1
2006 1039 85.0 12.2 10.5
2007 990 51.8 19.1 10.4
2008 893 49.9 17.9 11.7
2009 925 52.6 17.6 15
2010 944 50.5 18.6 20
2011 895 46.5 19.2 23.6
2012 931 48.5 19.1 20.9
2013 939 46.0 20.4 22.6
2014 881 43.2 20.3 16.3
2015 856 42.0 20.3 14.7
2016 868 42.0 20.6 13.5
2017 886 43.8 20.2 13.3
2018 947 47.2 20.0 15.8
2019 977 49.5 19.7 18.8
2020 942 51.2 18.3 18.5
2021 892 47.0 18.9 12.1
2022 835 41.9 19.9 7.5
2023 808 44.6 18.1 14.5

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 South Charlotte Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 1126 55.0 20.5 25
1994 1189 69.0 17.2 10.7
1995 1364 74.0 18.4 9.6
1996 1364 74.0 18.4 9.6
1997 1059 63.0 16.8 14.7
1998 1431 85.0 16.8 10.4
1999 1347 85.0 15.8 10.5
2000 1418 85.0 16.7 8.9
2001 1589 85.0 18.7 7.4
2002 813 85.0 9.6 8.2
2003 813 85.0 9.6 8.2
2004 960 85.0 11.3 9.1
2005 1085 85.0 12.8 9.1
2006 1039 85.0 12.2 10.5
2007 990 51.8 19.1 10.4
2008 893 49.9 17.9 11.7
2009 925 52.6 17.6 15
2010 944 50.5 18.6 20
2011 895 46.5 19.2 23.6
2012 931 48.5 19.1 20.9
2013 939 46.0 20.4 22.6
2014 881 43.2 20.3 16.3
2015 856 42.0 20.3 14.7
2016 868 42.0 20.6 13.5
2017 886 43.8 20.2 13.3
2018 947 47.2 20.0 15.8
2019 977 49.5 19.7 18.8
2020 942 51.2 18.3 18.5
2021 892 47.0 18.9 12.1
2022 835 41.9 19.9 7.5
2023 808 44.6 18.1 14.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Charlotte Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $548 (7.0%) $7,292 (93.0%) $7,839

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Charlotte Middle

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 48th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 72nd of 784 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (South Charlotte Middle)87.781.4
 6.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.451
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (South Charlotte Middle)75.773.1
 2.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)56.946.3
 10.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Charlotte Middle)8873.9
 14.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.349
 13.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (South Charlotte Middle)78.172
 6.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)55.647.4
 8.2%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Charlotte Middle)86.369.6
 16.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)58.345.6
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (South Charlotte Middle)74.764.6
 10.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)54.449.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (South Charlotte Middle)90.886.4
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)75.266.6
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students977808
 17.3%
African American13196
 26.7%
American Indian01
Asian8567
 21.2%
Hispanic119119
Pacific Islander01
White615487
 20.8%
Two or More Races2737
 37%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.8%14.5%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Charlotte Middle

Students at South Charlotte Middle are 60% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% African American, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Yes. South Charlotte Middle ranks in the top 9.6% of North Carolina middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 808 students attended South Charlotte Middle.


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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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