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Highland Mill Montessori is a public magnet elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina that serves 315 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade, and is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district.
Highland Mill Montessori consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, with students significantly outperforming district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75% of 3rd graders, 72.2% of 4th graders, 85.3% of 5th graders, and 66.7% of 6th graders scored proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 61.8%, 55.9%, 60%, and 52.4% in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, respectively. The school also has a relatively balanced racial composition, with 40.32% White, 40% African American, 9.84% Hispanic, and 3.81% Asian students, which is notable compared to nearby schools like First Ward Creative Arts Academy (74.55% African American) and Hidden Valley Elementary (67.44% Hispanic).
Highland Mill Montessori has consistently high rankings for its performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, and white students. For example, in the 2021-2022 school year, the school ranked 7th out of 927 North Carolina elementary schools for its African American student performance. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.95% to 17.25% over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than nearby schools like First Ward Creative Arts Academy (99.39% free/reduced lunch) and Hidden Valley Elementary (99.68% free/reduced lunch).
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