Is Global Scholars Academy a good school?

Global Scholars Academy ranks in the bottom 8.6% of North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Global Scholars Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 211 students attended Global Scholars Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Global Scholars Academy?

Students at Global Scholars Academy are 54% Hispanic, 45% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Global Scholars Academy

Public, Charter K-8

311 Dowd St
Durham, NC 27701

(919) 682-5903

District: Global Scholars Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1373^rd of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 211

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.6%

African American:

45.0%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.6%

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Compare Details Global Scholars Academy ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Details Global Scholars Academy ranks worse than 69% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.6%), African American (45%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Global Scholars Academy is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Global Scholars Academy employs 16.3 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Global Scholars Academy 1373^rd of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Global Scholars Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Global Scholars Academy 541^st of 784 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Global Scholars Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Global Scholars Academy 219^th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Global Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2013	15.40	1256^th	1403	10.5%
2014	25.32	1080^th	1390	22.3%
2015	12.59	1302^nd	1440	9.6%
2016	10.08	1325^th	1425	7.0%
2017	40.28	909^th	1429	36.4%
2018	52.74	701^st	1434	51.1%
2019	41.58	896^th	1473	39.2%
2021	24.14	1116^th	1489	25.1%
2022	35.71	991^st	1514	34.5%
2023	12.70	1373^rd	1502	8.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Global Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	74.20	238^th	1332	82.1%
2019	60.85	471^st	1361	65.4%
2022	56.62	527^th	1366	61.4%
2023	22.78	1221^st	1437	15.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Global Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	78.66	248^th	1405	82.3%
2019	48.97	762^nd	1424	46.5%
2021	22.65	1142^nd	1440	20.7%
2022	37.19	945^th	1458	35.2%
2023	16.96	1299^th	1459	11.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Global Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	43.13	878^th	1413	37.9%
2019	42.62	872^nd	1430	39.0%
2021	31.27	973^rd	1444	32.6%
2022	32.24	1029^th	1464	29.7%
2023	15.38	1315^th	1461	10.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Global Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	81.84	86^th	927	90.7%
2019	70.40	196^th	949	79.3%
2021	50.89	343^rd	896	61.7%
2023	53.42	389^th	933	58.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Global Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	40.54	540^th	865	37.6%
2021	48.76	380^th	843	54.9%
2022	63.79	232^nd	893	74.0%
2023	33.30	640^th	915	30.1%

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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 middle school students at Global Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2015	26.63	534^th	705	24.3%
2016	41.58	423^rd	692	38.9%
2017	44.29	411^th	694	40.8%
2018	40.26	441^st	691	36.2%
2019	33.14	530^th	737	28.1%
2021	19.00	617^th	741	16.7%
2022	29.10	573^rd	786	27.1%
2023	31.61	541^st	784	31.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Global Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	67.98	143^rd	604	76.3%
2019	49.25	323^rd	639	49.5%
2022	51.56	294^th	689	57.3%
2023	43.31	410^th	735	44.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Global Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	30.58	520^th	684	24.0%
2021	18.10	603^rd	706	14.6%
2022	26.52	559^th	733	23.7%
2023	19.04	628^th	731	14.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Global Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	27.41	527^th	711	25.9%
2022	29.71	539^th	748	27.9%
2023	45.40	400^th	747	46.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Global Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	71.59	84^th	494	83.0%
2019	71.18	94^th	519	81.9%
2021	46.28	241^st	533	54.8%
2022	20.58	481^st	550	12.5%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Global Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	34.52	352^nd	493	28.6%
2021	20.43	462^nd	522	11.5%
2022	55.72	205^th	541	62.1%
2023	33.60	398^th	553	28.0%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2012	0	96	4	1	101
2013	1	120	10	4	135
2014	2	97	27	5	131
2015	2	104	53	3	162
2016	3	111	81	2	197
2017	0	108	86	5	199
2018	0	125	85	4	214
2019	0	119	96	3	218
2020	0	117	98	2	217
2021	0	104	99	3	206
2022	2	96	104	5	207
2023	0	95	113	3	211

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

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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 Global Scholars Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	101	10.0	10.1	66.3
2013	135	9.8	13.6	71.9
2014	131	12.8	10.2	83.2
2015	162	12.0	13.5	0
2016	197	14.0	14.0	87.3
2017	199	13.9	14.2	83.9
2018	214	16.1	13.2	79.4
2019	218	16.5	13.1	81.2
2020	217	20.1	10.7	98.6
2021	206	18.2	11.3	94.7
2022	207	13.6	15.1	42.5
2023	211	16.3	12.9	98.6

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.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	101	10.0	10.1	66.3
2013	135	9.8	13.6	71.9
2014	131	12.8	10.2	83.2
2015	162	12.0	13.5	0
2016	197	14.0	14.0	87.3
2017	199	13.9	14.2	83.9
2018	214	16.1	13.2	79.4
2019	218	16.5	13.1	81.2
2020	217	20.1	10.7	98.6
2021	206	18.2	11.3	94.7
2022	207	13.6	15.1	42.5
2023	211	16.3	12.9	98.6

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.

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Impact of COVID-19 on Global Scholars Academy

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 896^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 1373^rd of 1502 Elementary schools	30.6%
Ranks 530^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 541^st of 784 Middle schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Global Scholars Academy)	50	36.4	13.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Global Scholars Academy)	50	40.9	9.1%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Global Scholars Academy)	60	15.4	44.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Global Scholars Academy)	72	38.5	33.5%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Global Scholars Academy)	47.4	35	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Global Scholars Academy)	36.8	30	6.8%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Global Scholars Academy)	52.6	5	47.6%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Global Scholars Academy)	60	25	35%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Global Scholars Academy)	56	12.5	43.5%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Global Scholars Academy)	23.5	34.6	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Global Scholars Academy)	58.8	57.7	1.1%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Global Scholars Academy)	13.6	19	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Global Scholars Academy)	50	47.6	2.4%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Global Scholars Academy)	61.9	71.4	9.5%
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	218	211	3.2%
African American	119	95	20.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	96	113	17.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.2%	98.6%	17.4%

Schools Near Global Scholars Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				EOG Mathematics (2023)						EOG Reading (2023)						EOG Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Global Scholars Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	311 Dowd St	Durham	27701	Durham County	Global Scholars Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 682-5903	211	16	12.9	98.6%	0 (0.0%)	95 (45.0%)	113 (53.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	12.7	1373^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	8.6%		35.7	991^st of 1514 public elementary schools	34.5%	382	36.4	15.4	35.0	25.0	34.6	19.0	40.9	38.5	30.0	12.5	57.7	47.6	5.0	71.4
Central Park School For Child	Public, Charter	K-8	724 Foster Street	Durham	27701	Durham County	Central Park School For Children	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 682-1200	594	43	13.8	35.9%	268 (45.1%)	169 (28.5%)	99 (16.7%)	12 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.6%)	59.3	592^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	60.6%		61.1	564^th of 1514 public elementary schools	62.7%	28	40.7	57.7	56.6	51.2	38.2	52.4	54.2	62.0	66.7	53.7	54.5	58.5	66.7	73.8
Eastway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	610 North Alston Avenue	Durham	27701	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 560-3910	402	37	10.7	99.3%	14 (3.5%)	169 (42.0%)	203 (50.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	23.8	1195^th of 1502 public elementary schools	20.4%		15.4	1351^st of 1514 public elementary schools	10.8%	156	50.0	52.2	47.8				18.8	30.4	29.9				47.8		$13,790	$3,532	$10,259
George Watts Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Watts Street	Durham	27701	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 560-3947	315	29	10.9	29.8%	189 (60.0%)	39 (12.4%)	58 (18.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.9%)	86	150^th of 1502 public elementary schools	90.0%		85.9	164^th of 1514 public elementary schools	89.2%	14	73.7	69.0	79.5				71.1	73.8	72.7				79.5		$15,158	$1,151	$14,007
Club Boulevard Elementary	Public	K-5	400 W Club Boulevard	Durham	27704	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 560-3918	387	37	10.4	41.3%	161 (41.6%)	78 (20.2%)	125 (32.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.7%)	68.5	432^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	71.2%		59.5	600^th of 1514 public elementary schools	60.4%	168	65.1	54.5	70.3				61.9	56.1	57.8				76.6		$12,570	$1,172	$11,398
Maureen Joy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	107 South Driver Street	Durham	27703	Durham County	Maureen Joy Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 908-1602	616	61	10.0	68.3%	12 (1.9%)	179 (29.1%)	387 (62.8%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.4%)	39.2	948^th of 1502 public elementary schools	36.9%		19.7	1275^th of 1514 public elementary schools	15.8%	327	34.4	53.5	75.4	36.4	40.8	23.8	34.4	56.3	36.2	38.5	52.1	33.3	59.4	61.3
Morehead Montessori	Public	PK, KG-5	909 Cobb Street	Durham	27707	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 560-3954	227	19	11.8	35.7%	113 (49.8%)	46 (20.3%)	42 (18.5%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.3%)	82.2	205^th of 1502 public elementary schools	86.4%		77.5	283^rd of 1514 public elementary schools	81.3%	78	78.6	60.0	67.9				75.0	76.7	71.4				75.0		$16,804	$1,621	$15,183
Burton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Mathison Avenue	Durham	27701	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 560-3908	293	29	10.1	99.0%	20 (6.8%)	132 (45.1%)	127 (43.3%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	61.4	556^th of 1502 public elementary schools	63.0%		66	477^th of 1514 public elementary schools	68.5%	79	69.6	48.7	67.5				39.1	53.8	57.5				85.0		$14,102	$1,610	$12,492
Y E Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2410 E Main Street	Durham	27703	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 560-3900	286	27	10.5	99.0%	10 (3.5%)	118 (41.3%)	140 (49.0%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.5%)	7.5	1445^th of 1502 public elementary schools	3.8%		17.6	1327^th of 1514 public elementary schools	12.4%	118	46.9	11.1	26.0				16.7	22.2	18.0				34.0		$17,541	$3,182	$14,359
C C Spaulding Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1531 S Roxboro Road	Durham	27707	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 560-3974	230	24	9.7	98.7%	14 (6.1%)	143 (62.2%)	63 (27.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	6.6	1455^th of 1502 public elementary schools	3.1%		3.2	1508^th of 1514 public elementary schools	0.4%	53	27.8	14.3	20.7				8.3	23.8	14.3				55.2		$16,448	$4,879	$11,568

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