STARS Charter

Summary:

STARS Charter is an alternative public charter school located in Vass, North Carolina, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 809 students.

STARS Charter consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across various grade levels and subjects, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics (ranging from 75.6% to 88.4%), Reading (ranging from 63.9% to 88.4%), and an impressive 96% proficiency rate in 5th-grade Science, compared to the state average of 66.2%. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 14.9 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students. Compared to nearby schools like Floyd L. Knight Children Center, which has a much higher percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients, and Alpha Academy, which has a significantly higher percentage of African American students, STARS Charter stands out for its consistent academic excellence and diverse student population.

Despite serving a predominantly White student body (around 72-73%), STARS Charter also includes significant percentages of Hispanic (around 10-13%) and African American (around 7-9%) students. This diversity may contribute to the school's ability to cater to the needs of students from various backgrounds. When compared to other nearby schools like Connect Academy, a public virtual school with a more racially similar student population, STARS Charter's academic performance is generally higher, particularly in Mathematics and Science.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 140 Southern Dunes Dr
       Vass, NC  28394-9218


(910) 695-1004

District: Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 1,505 North Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  809

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.6%
Hispanic:
12.6%
African American:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.4% Help


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Compare Details STARS Charter ranks better than 94.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.51. (See more...)
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Compare Details STARS Charter ranks better than 96.2% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.6%), Hispanic (12.6%), African American (6.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks STARS Charter 78th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See STARS Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks STARS Charter 30th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See STARS Charter in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for STARS Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.02 1162nd 1276 8.9%
2007 27.48 1057th 1293 18.3%
2008 22.67 1099th 1324 17.0%
2009 28.81 1042nd 1354 23.0%
2010 17.43 1208th 1363 11.4%
2011 28.39 1096th 1381 20.6%
2012 22.68 1183rd 1388 14.8%
2013 34.43 957th 1403 31.8%
2014 40.96 835th 1390 39.9%
2015 54.08 685th 1440 52.4%
2016 76.94 280th 1425 80.4%
2017 75.20 320th 1429 77.6%
2018 81.83 198th 1434 86.2%
2019 87.95 120th 1473 91.9%
2021 93.95 73rd 1489 95.1%
2022 92.65 80th 1514 94.7%
2023 94.47 47th 1502 96.9%
2024 92.51 78th 1505 94.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.79 48th 1361 96.5%
2021 86.02 90th 1329 93.2%
2022 91.55 38th 1366 97.2%
2023 94.96 18th 1437 98.7%
2024 92.42 35th 1450 97.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.42 195th 1405 86.1%
2019 89.98 73rd 1424 94.9%
2021 93.36 66th 1440 95.4%
2022 90.26 93rd 1458 93.6%
2023 91.73 77th 1459 94.7%
2024 91.25 79th 1455 94.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.16 24th 646 96.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.43 3rd 76 96.1%
2022 93.18 1st 85 98.8%
2023 92.34 2nd 81 97.5%
2024 90.94 2nd 75 97.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.77 260th 1413 81.6%
2019 76.89 257th 1430 82.0%
2021 91.93 80th 1444 94.5%
2022 92.21 72nd 1464 95.1%
2023 95.27 32nd 1461 97.8%
2024 91.26 84th 1464 94.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.85 88th 896 90.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.36 3rd 915 99.7%
2024 97.95 8th 951 99.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.55 300th 1178 74.5%
2019 74.60 251st 1183 78.8%
2021 88.24 82nd 1172 93.0%
2022 83.59 145th 1194 87.9%
2023 87.43 83rd 1183 93.0%
2024 82.07 165th 1166 85.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for STARS Charter

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Rank History for all middle school students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 5.61 569th 598 4.8%
2007 35.27 457th 606 24.6%
2008 39.16 420th 620 32.3%
2009 35.86 471st 630 25.2%
2010 37.90 460th 640 28.1%
2011 45.95 416th 648 35.8%
2012 41.92 448th 662 32.3%
2013 42.81 385th 673 42.8%
2014 33.34 416th 627 33.7%
2015 52.77 341st 705 51.6%
2016 72.40 165th 692 76.2%
2017 62.92 250th 694 64.0%
2018 74.08 156th 691 77.4%
2019 83.90 91st 737 87.7%
2021 86.51 71st 741 90.4%
2022 94.11 40th 786 94.9%
2023 95.03 25th 784 96.8%
2024 95.39 30th 793 96.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.53 132nd 604 78.1%
2019 86.17 39th 639 93.9%
2021 64.44 158th 633 75.0%
2023 95.01 20th 735 97.3%
2024 90.47 40th 743 94.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.65 154th 656 76.5%
2019 83.30 84th 684 87.7%
2021 88.01 59th 706 91.6%
2022 95.69 17th 733 97.7%
2023 93.88 29th 731 96.0%
2024 94.29 32nd 738 95.7%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.30 2nd 57 96.5%
2023 88.84 3rd 54 94.4%
2024 88.65 2nd 58 96.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.81 184th 665 72.3%
2019 78.82 121st 697 82.6%
2021 78.76 132nd 711 81.4%
2022 84.01 101st 748 86.5%
2023 94.47 28th 747 96.3%
2024 94.26 32nd 751 95.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.45 174th 533 67.4%
2024 99.54 3rd 560 99.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.41 9th 522 98.3%
2023 99.07 2nd 553 99.6%
2024 99.30 4th 564 99.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.43 196th 596 67.1%
2019 73.28 151st 624 75.8%
2021 80.03 102nd 632 83.9%
2022 87.12 67th 658 89.8%
2023 85.39 82nd 656 87.5%
2024 88.37 63rd 652 90.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.97 189th 594 68.2%
2022 84.26 111th 621 82.1%
2023 37.65 374th 626 40.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.21 71st 475 85.1%
2022 81.49 114th 594 80.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.19 110th 585 81.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at STARS Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.75 181st 444 59.2%
2021 71.62 80th 439 81.8%
2022 78.74 119th 534 77.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, March 29, 2018

Open Quote I absolutely love STARS. My daughter is just flourishing. Everyone on staff represent the best of us. Caring, Considerate, Kind, and definitely achievement oriented. Great school. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, November 21, 2014

Open Quote This school is amazing! Class sizes are under 24 where the total child is educated. It is not just about test scores or data collection, it is about meeting the needs of every child through a strong academic foundation, infusion of the arts and a highly talented staff. Close Quote



Enrollment information for STARS Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 47 31 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 80
2001 59 37 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2002 50 67 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 120
2003 50 67 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 120
2004 51 65 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 124
2005 56 75 0 3 11 n/a n/a 0 145
2006 61 92 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 162
2007 98 109 0 3 6 n/a n/a 10 226
2008 119 161 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 287
2009 125 135 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 266
2010 155 114 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 274
2011 152 85 0 7 4 0 27 0 275
2012 158 80 0 12 1 0 24 0 275
2013 190 74 2 11 4 2 23 0 306
2014 208 79 1 16 6 2 19 0 331
2015 264 65 1 22 6 2 23 0 383
2016 276 55 2 33 4 1 34 0 405
2017 330 47 0 36 5 1 33 0 452
2018 369 45 1 45 7 1 40 0 508
2019 384 43 4 58 5 1 41 0 536
2020 404 53 3 65 5 2 41 0 573
2021 536 64 2 82 8 1 45 0 738
2022 554 58 1 78 10 1 49 0 751
2023 587 56 2 102 12 3 47 0 809

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at STARS Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 80 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 99 9.0 11.0 n/a
2002 120 13.0 9.2 0
2003 120 13.0 9.2 0
2004 124 10.0 12.4 72.6
2005 145 11.0 13.2 n/a
2006 162 11.0 14.7 n/a
2007 226 n/a n/a n/a
2008 287 20.0 14.4 n/a
2009 266 20.0 13.3 n/a
2010 274 16.0 17.1 18.6
2011 275 17.2 15.9 0
2012 275 n/a n/a 44.7
2013 306 23.8 12.8 30.7
2014 331 26.4 12.5 29.9
2015 383 27.0 14.1 19.1
2016 405 29.0 13.9 33.6
2017 452 33.7 13.4 23.2
2018 508 37.3 13.6 16.5
2019 536 42.4 12.6 24.4
2020 573 41.9 13.6 n/a
2021 738 49.3 14.9 n/a
2022 751 53.5 14.0 n/a
2023 809 55.3 14.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio STARS Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 80 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 99 9.0 11.0 n/a
2002 120 13.0 9.2 0
2003 120 13.0 9.2 0
2004 124 10.0 12.4 72.6
2005 145 11.0 13.2 n/a
2006 162 11.0 14.7 n/a
2007 226 n/a n/a n/a
2008 287 20.0 14.4 n/a
2009 266 20.0 13.3 n/a
2010 274 16.0 17.1 18.6
2011 275 17.2 15.9 0
2012 275 n/a n/a 44.7
2013 306 23.8 12.8 30.7
2014 331 26.4 12.5 29.9
2015 383 27.0 14.1 19.1
2016 405 29.0 13.9 33.6
2017 452 33.7 13.4 23.2
2018 508 37.3 13.6 16.5
2019 536 42.4 12.6 24.4
2020 573 41.9 13.6 n/a
2021 738 49.3 14.9 n/a
2022 751 53.5 14.0 n/a
2023 809 55.3 14.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on STARS Charter

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 120th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 47th of 1502 Elementary schools
 5%
Ranks 91st of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 25th of 784 Middle schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (STARS Charter)81.684.1
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (STARS Charter)75.576.1
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (STARS Charter)68.284.6
 16.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (STARS Charter)90.982.4
 8.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (STARS Charter)72.283.3
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (STARS Charter)79.273.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (STARS Charter)98.694.9
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (STARS Charter)82.681.7
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (STARS Charter)76.181.7
 5.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (STARS Charter)67.174.7
 7.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (STARS Charter)78.181.9
 3.8%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (STARS Charter)7275.7
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (STARS Charter)7281.4
 9.4%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
End of Course Biology (STARS Charter)52.960
 7.1%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (STARS Charter)7560
 15%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (STARS Charter)57.162.9
 5.8%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.232.9
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students536809
 50.9%
African American4356
 30.2%
American Indian512
 140%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic58102
 75.9%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White384587
 52.9%
Two or More Races4147
 14.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about STARS Charter

Students at STARS Charter are 73% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 809 students attended STARS Charter.

Yes. STARS Charter ranks in the top 5.2% of North Carolina alternative schools.


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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.

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