Summary:
Wayne STEM Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-3 in the area, with 191 students enrolled. The school's academic performance has been a concern, as it ranks 1147 out of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools and holds a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
In the 2024-2025 school year, Wayne STEM Academy had proficiency rates below the state average in both math and reading for 3rd and 4th grades. For example, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 46.9%, compared to the state's 64.1%. The previous year, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 50%, slightly above the state's 48.7%, but their 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 59.4%, below the state's 62.7%. The school had a student-teacher ratio of 13.6 in the 2023-2024 school year, and an unspecified percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.
The data suggests a concerning trend of declining academic performance at Wayne STEM Academy, with proficiency rates dropping significantly below state levels in both math and reading. This, combined with the school's low statewide ranking and potential socioeconomic challenges, indicates the need for the school administration and district to prioritize strategies to raise academic achievement and support student success. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges will be crucial for improving outcomes and providing a higher-quality education for its students.
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