Summary:
Envision Science Academy is a single K-8 school in Wake Forest, NC, serving 759 students and operating under the same-name Envision Science Academy district, even though it is classified as an elementary school that also tests students in grades 6 through 8. This one-school area is a standout in North Carolina, earning a 5-star rating for three straight years and ranking #60 out of 1,492 schools statewide, which places it in the top 4% of all schools.
Academically, Envision Science Academy outperforms the state average in every grade and subject tested. Across math, reading, and science, the school’s proficiency rates run roughly 27 to 28 points above North Carolina averages. For example, 5th grade science hits 95.7% proficient and 8th grade science reaches 94.1%, while the state averages are in the high 60s. The school’s weakest area is 4th grade, where math proficiency is 72.9% and reading is 76.5%, yet both still beat the state by 11 to 19 points. One interesting pattern is a significant year-over-year swing: the current 3rd grade improved by more than 15 points in both subjects, while the 4th grade cohort dropped compared to the previous year’s 4th grade results, suggesting grade-level cohort differences rather than a schoolwide issue.
Attendance is another major strength—chronic absenteeism is just 9.5%, far below the state’s 24.2%, and the student-teacher ratio is a favorable 13.3 to 1. Overall, this is an exceptionally high-performing school with a clear science focus, consistent top-60 rankings, and results that beat the state by wide margins across all tested grades. The only limitation in the data is missing free/reduced lunch information, so economic diversity could not be evaluated, but based on achievement, attendance, and rankings, Envision Science Academy is an excellent choice for families seeking a strong K-8 education.
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