Summary:
Mallard Creek STEM Academy is the sole elementary school located in this area, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 952 students. As a public charter school, Mallard Creek STEM Academy has a district rank of 146 out of 242 in North Carolina and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Academically, Mallard Creek STEM Academy has mixed performance compared to state averages. While 3rd-grade students outperform the state in math and reading, proficiency rates decline in higher grades, falling below the state average. Similarly, the school's 5th and 8th-grade science proficiency rates are lower than the state. Over the past three years, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 848th out of 1,502 elementary schools to 932nd out of 1,505.
One notable characteristic of Mallard Creek STEM Academy is its high percentage of students (99.68%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. Despite the school's STEM focus, its academic performance, particularly in math and science, suggests room for improvement in the effectiveness of the school's curriculum and instruction.
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