Monroe Charter Academy

Summary:

Monroe Charter Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in Monroe, North Carolina, with a student population of 135. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 9.63% White, 65.93% African American, 17.04% Hispanic, 0.74% Asian, and 6.67% two or more races.

Despite its diverse student population, Monroe Charter Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in North Carolina, ranking 1499 out of 1505 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 21.1% of 3rd graders proficient in mathematics, compared to the state average of 62.7%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for African American students and students of low socioeconomic status, ranking 921 out of 924 and 1447 out of 1450 North Carolina elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, Monroe Charter Academy has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.2 students per teacher, compared to the nearby Poplin Elementary, Wesley Chapel Elementary, and Porter Ridge Elementary, which have ratios ranging from 11.3 to 16.9 students per teacher.

Over the past three school years, Monroe Charter Academy has experienced a decline in enrollment, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 14.85% in 2020-2021 to 9.63% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of African American students has increased from 51.49% to 65.93% during the same period. The nearby public schools in the Union County Public Schools district significantly outperform Monroe Charter Academy on state assessments and have higher overall school rankings, suggesting that the school's low performance may be related to its funding and resource allocation, which is ranked 242 out of 242 in North Carolina, compared to the higher per-student spending at the nearby public schools, ranging from $9,132 to $14,234 per student.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 2850 Old Charlotte Hwy
       Monroe, NC  28110


(980) 210-3627

District: Monroe Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1499th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  135

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.9%
Hispanic:
17.0%
White:
9.6%
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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monroe Charter Academy ranks worse than 99.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.23. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Charter Academy 1499th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Monroe Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Charter Academy 242nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monroe Charter Academy

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Rank History for all students at Monroe Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.13 1503rd 1514 0.7%
2023 10.19 1415th 1502 5.8%
2024 2.23 1499th 1505 0.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monroe Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.16 1271st 1366 7.0%
2023 25.22 1167th 1437 18.8%
2024 2.07 1447th 1450 0.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Monroe Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.64 1444th 1455 0.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Monroe Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.54 794th 933 14.9%
2024 5.02 921st 924 0.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Monroe Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 14 43 0 19 0 0 7 0 83
2021 15 52 0 25 0 0 9 0 101
2022 15 72 0 21 0 0 13 0 121
2023 13 89 1 23 0 0 9 0 135

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 Monroe Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 83 7.2 11.4 n/a
2021 101 9.5 10.6 n/a
2022 121 7.4 16.1 n/a
2023 135 8.3 16.2 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 Monroe Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 83 7.2 11.4 n/a
2021 101 9.5 10.6 n/a
2022 121 7.4 16.1 n/a
2023 135 8.3 16.2 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.


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Monroe Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 0.4% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Monroe Charter Academy are 66% African American, 17% Hispanic, 10% White, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 135 students attended Monroe Charter Academy.


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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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