Cape Fear Center for Inquiry


Summary:

Cape Fear Center for Inquiry is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in Wilmington, North Carolina. This standout school consistently ranks among the top 21% of elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years and outperforming the state average in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels.

With a student-teacher ratio of 13.6, Cape Fear Center for Inquiry offers a more personalized learning environment compared to the state average. The school's strong academic performance is evident in its 3rd grade math proficiency rate of 81.8%, significantly higher than the state average of 64.1%. This consistent excellence across multiple grade levels and subject areas suggests a high-quality educational program that effectively serves the needs of its students.

While the specific free/reduced lunch rate for the school is not provided, the data indicates that Cape Fear Center for Inquiry is a desirable public school option for families in the Wilmington area, ranking 22nd out of 242 districts in North Carolina. The school's charter status and exceptional performance make it a standout choice for parents seeking a high-performing public education alternative for their children.

District Detail

 2525 Wonder Way
Wilmington, NC 28401

 (910) 362-0000

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: K-8
Students: 395

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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