Summit Creek Academy

Summit Creek Academy is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-7 in Browns Summit, North Carolina. While the school boasts a diverse student population, it has consistently ranked in the bottom third of North Carolina elementary schools and struggles with below-average test scores, particularly in math.

With 72.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Summit Creek Academy is serving a community with a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's proficiency rates on state tests in math, reading, and science often lag 10-20 percentage points behind statewide averages. However, the school's 7th grade reading proficiency rate of 70.1% stands out as a potential bright spot, even if the overall academic performance remains a concern.

Further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes of Summit Creek Academy's academic challenges and identify potential areas for improvement, such as teaching quality, curriculum, or resource allocation. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to help the school better serve its diverse, economically disadvantaged student population and improve student learning and achievement.