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Myers Park Traditional Elementary

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

87^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of North Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Myers Park Traditional Elementary is a K–5 school in the Myers Park area of Charlotte, NC, serving 678 students within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; this school stands out as one of North Carolina's top elementary schools, ranked in the 94th percentile statewide with a 5-star rating. Nearly every grade and subject tested is well above district and state averages — 3rd grade math proficiency is 90.1% versus 70.7% for the district, 4th grade reading is 85.5% versus 59.2%, and 5th grade science reaches 86.0%. The district as a whole earns only 3 stars, making Myers Park a clear outperformer within its own system.

Attendance is one of the school's greatest strengths. Only 5.5% of students are chronically absent — far below the district rate of 26.8% and lower than every nearby school with reported data, including Eastover Elementary at 14.1%, Elizabeth Traditional Elementary at 15.1%, and Selwyn Elementary at 9.9%. This is especially notable because Myers Park serves a moderately economically diverse population — 31.4% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, a higher share than at Selwyn or Sedgefield Montessori. The school also achieves strong results with a leaner resource profile than most nearby top-tier schools, including a 16:1 student-teacher ratio and per-pupil spending of $9,271.

There are two clear opportunities for growth. Fifth grade scores, while still solid, trail the school's own earlier-grade performance: 77.6% proficiency in 5th grade math versus more than 90% in 3rd and 4th grades, while nearby Selwyn Elementary reaches 92.0%. Special education students at Myers Park also rank in the 29th percentile statewide — a sharp contrast to the school's other student subgroups, which rank between the 88th and 99th percentiles. Still, Myers Park's trajectory is clearly upward, climbing from 3-star status in 2016 to 5 stars today. For families seeking a high-performing, well-attended school with broad success across grade levels and student groups, Myers Park Traditional Elementary is an excellent option.

678

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

31.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2132 Radcliffe Ave
Charlotte, NC 28207-2406

(980) 343-5522

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.7%

African American:

30.1%

Hispanic:

8.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 68th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (84% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of North Carolina elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg64%

North Carolina avg61%

87^th of 1,492

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 26 pts since 2016

From top 32% (2016) to top 6% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

105^th of 246Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	92.0	87 of 1492	94.2%	★★★★★
2025	91.9	83 of 1490	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	79.5	249 of 1505	83.5%	★★★★☆
2023	70.4	400 of 1502	73.4%	★★★★☆
2022	76.3	309 of 1514	79.6%	★★★★☆
2021	78.0	274 of 1489	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	82.5	202 of 1473	86.3%	★★★★☆
2018	67.8	445 of 1434	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.8	498 of 1429	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	66.3	451 of 1425	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	71.2	392 of 1440	72.8%	★★★★☆
2014	76.5	291 of 1390	79.1%	★★★★☆
2013	84.3	169 of 1403	88.0%	★★★★☆
2012	75.0	298 of 1388	78.5%	★★★★☆
2011	79.6	210 of 1381	84.8%	★★★★☆
2010	80.6	182 of 1363	86.6%	★★★★☆
2009	78.2	240 of 1354	82.3%	★★★★☆
2008	82.5	149 of 1324	88.7%	★★★★☆
2007	82.6	127 of 1293	90.2%	★★★★★
2006	77.3	211 of 1276	83.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	84.3	83 of 903	90.8%	★★★★★
2025	89.1	49 of 918	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	65.6	234 of 924	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	58.7	322 of 933	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.2	186 of 927	79.9%	★★★★☆
2021	75.5	114 of 896	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	88.6	54 of 949	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	67.6	226 of 927	75.6%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	75.0	78 of 634	87.7%	★★★★☆
2018	38.8	540 of 897	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	90.0	92 of 1447	93.6%	★★★★★
2025	89.8	97 of 1451	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	79.4	222 of 1455	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	66.9	436 of 1459	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	71.9	345 of 1458	76.3%	★★★★☆
2021	65.8	417 of 1440	71.0%	★★★★☆
2019	78.4	236 of 1424	83.4%	★★★★☆
2018	70.1	392 of 1405	72.1%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	63.8	255 of 743	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.8	171 of 710	75.9%	★★★★☆
2024	65.0	213 of 669	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.2	462 of 582	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	52.8	335 of 500	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.7	374 of 494	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	57.3	338 of 612	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	92.8	35 of 981	96.4%	★★★★★
2025	96.1	18 of 961	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	84.7	85 of 951	91.1%	★★★★★
2023	91.7	37 of 915	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	99.6	1 of 893	99.9%	★★★★★
2021	83.2	81 of 843	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	77.8	112 of 865	87.1%	★★★★☆
2018	72.6	167 of 851	80.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	79.6	165 of 1434	88.5%	★★★★☆
2025	82.9	115 of 1437	92.0%	★★★★★
2024	59.8	510 of 1450	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.5	780 of 1437	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.3	357 of 1366	73.9%	★★★★☆
2021	71.9	234 of 1329	82.4%	★★★★☆
2019	78.1	185 of 1361	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	51.5	643 of 1332	51.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	90.4	87 of 1451	94.0%	★★★★★
2025	90.9	86 of 1450	94.1%	★★★★★
2024	75.9	288 of 1464	80.3%	★★★★☆
2023	70.6	361 of 1461	75.3%	★★★★☆
2022	76.5	286 of 1464	80.5%	★★★★☆
2021	83.7	187 of 1444	87.0%	★★★★☆
2019	83.9	172 of 1430	88.0%	★★★★☆
2018	64.0	493 of 1413	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	32.5	581 of 815	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.0	558 of 801	30.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	94.3	6 of 1146	99.5%	★★★★★
2025	92.7	20 of 1172	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.1	23 of 1166	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	93.0	18 of 1183	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	91.4	40 of 1194	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	94.3	20 of 1172	98.3%	★★★★★
2019	94.5	11 of 1183	99.1%	★★★★★
2018	94.0	7 of 1178	99.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)99th percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2026)96th percentile~ school

Male (2026)94th percentile~ school

Female (2026)94th percentile~ school

African American (2026)91st percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)88th percentile-6 vs school

Disabled (2022)88th percentile+8 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)66th percentile-28 vs school

Special Education (2026)29th percentile-65 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics86%+23 vs state

Science86%+18 vs state

Reading80%+24 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, October 9, 2020

We decided to enter the lottery for the MPTS Leadership magnet school even though our son is already zoned for a great school in Charlotte. We were blown away by staff and the leadership of the students when we came to the open house at MPTS. We knew that this school was special. When we found out that he got in, my wife and I were faced with a difficult decision between 2 great elementary schools. At the end of the day, the leadership program and diversity of the students at MPTS helped us make the right decision. The involvement of the PTA, teachers, and staff makes the over all experience feel like a warm welcoming family. I know that my son is getting the support and quality education that he needs to succeed. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 8, 2020

We absolutely love MPTS. We have been so impressed by the teachers and staff. We have two kids at the school and they have loved their experience there. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 6, 2020

MPTS is a magnet school in the CMS system. For the last three years, we’ve been at MPTS. I can’t say enough about the teachers and staff. Our Principal, Mrs Fowler, is one of the most fair individuals that I’ve ever encountered who always has every students’ best interest at heart. Our teachers and staff love being at school and you feel the positive energy just walking down the halls of the school. We also love the smaller school size compared to other elementary schools in CMS. Our kids know most students and teachers. Lastly, the Leader in Me program is fantastic and we love watching our kids bwork at ‘sharpening their saws’ every day. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 30, 2020

This is our fourth year at MPTS and we couldn’t ask for a better learning environment for our son. We have an AMAZING principal, exceptional teachers and an awesome staff - an entire team that contributes to the huge success and leadership instilled in all of its students. We never doubt that our son is in the best hands possible to learn and grow as a leader each and every day he spends at MPTS. It is a school family that we are proud to be part of and blessed to have been selected in the lottery four years ago! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 30, 2020

MPTS is such an amazing school - it's truly everything you'd want in an elementary school for your child. Mrs. Fowler is a hands on principal that is always looking out for what's best for not only our children but her staff as well. The teachers are wonderful and go above and beyond, making learning fun and instilling the Leader in Me curriculum into daily lessons. There is a lot of parent involvement with a very active PTA that helps tremendously. It's a place that brings a smile to my face and seeing how happy my children are there make it even more special to us. We are so happy to be part of the MPTS family! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 30, 2020

MPTS is just the best! From the administration to the teachers to the community of families we couldn't be happier. Our children are challenged, nurtured and inspired on a daily basis at this school. The teachers and the administration have really taken the time to get to know my children and meet them at their current level (whether it be above, below, or on grade level). Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 25, 2020

MPTS is the no longer secret gem in CMS, it's one of THE gems. We are so happy with everything at this school - classroom environment, academics, teachers, admin, parent involvement, discipline - it's the total package and everything you'd want in a school for your child. Mrs. Fowler, our principal has recruited some of the best teacher talent in the Charlotte-area and we're proud to be a part of the MPTS community! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Myers Park Traditional School is a phenomenal school with the phenomenal staff! Mrs. Fowler and Ms. Tuck do their best to ensure that each student feels special, smart, welcome and loved! Mrs. Fowler knows EVERY child’s name and builds a personal relationship with each of them. I couldn’t ask for a better elementary school for my children!! L Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, February 18, 2017

I removed my child (1st Grade) from MPTS last year. Apparently, they have some sort of Pre planned curriculum.
They appear to be in "Receive Mode" -- They’re waiting to be told what they have to do, and that’s not going to bring success to an individual child. You have to have teachers who are empowered to facilitate great teaching. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 9, 2017

My child attended MPTS grades K-5. In those Six (6) years I witnessed the Arrival and Departure of FIVE (5) different Principals ! As Trump would say, "Bad, Bad School." Its as if, the Teachers are not allowed to be independent thinkers ( Pre-approved curriculum and they follow it with No Deviations). The problem with that is, the Curriculum is seriously lacking. Fortunately, my child was in TD classes during his time at MPTS but I still had to Supplement his education at home (worksheets, Apps., elaborate on topics, etc).
Students with Behavioral problems exist in an abundance !!
And last but not least, Money talk$ at this school - the more you Spend and give, the more attention/recognition your child will receive (and believe me, they're constantly petitioning for Party supplies, School supplies, Money for field trips, Money for parties, etc.)
To sum, MPTS a has a 'FEW' Great teachers but Most are Mediocre or worse. The first 3 years were decent and We stayed thru 5th grade because his neighborhood school was unacceptable. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)				EOG Reading (2026)				EOG Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Myers Park Traditional Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	2132 Radcliffe Ave	Charlotte	28207	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-5522	678	42	16.0	31.4%	344 (50.7%)	204 (30.1%)	60 (8.8%)	32 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.3%)	92	87^th of 1492 public elementary schools	94.2%		91.9	83^rd of 1490 public elementary schools	94.4%	4	90.1	90.9	77.6		80.4	85.5	73.8		86.0	$9,271	$521	$8,750
Eastover Elementary	Public	K-5	500 Cherokee Rd	Charlotte	28207	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-5505	385	26	14.7	32.2%	228 (59.2%)	102 (26.5%)	21 (5.5%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.5%)	90	113^th of 1492 public elementary schools	92.4%		90.6	102^nd of 1490 public elementary schools	93.2%	11	88.5	81.1	84.5		72.1	67.9	82.8		94.8	$10,309	$835	$9,474
Billingsville Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-2	124 Skyland Ave	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5520	356	28	12.5	99.2%	125 (35.1%)	131 (36.8%)	76 (21.3%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)								(n/a)										$12,298	$1,384	$10,915
Selwyn Elementary	Public	K-5	2840 Colony Rd	Charlotte	28211	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-5835	669	47	14.2	14.8%	509 (76.1%)	63 (9.4%)	49 (7.3%)	20 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.0%)	94.9	40^th of 1492 public elementary schools	97.3%		96.7	26^th of 1490 public elementary schools	98.3%	14	87.4	92.6	92.0		75.7	85.3	90.8		92.0	$9,008	$431	$8,577
Sedgefield Montessori	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	715 Hartford Avenue	Charlotte	28209	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-5830	485	37	13.2	19.6%	291 (60.0%)	69 (14.2%)	39 (8.0%)	42 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.1%)	92.9	72^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	95.2%		91.3	90^th of 1490 public elementary schools	94.0%	18	86.8	84.3	79.3	88.9	84.9	86.3	82.8	91.1	82.8	$12,201	$569	$11,633
Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus	Public	3-5	405 E. Park Ave	Charlotte	28203	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-2240	330	24	13.8	18.8%	235 (71.2%)	36 (10.9%)	32 (9.7%)	13 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.2%)	95.7	32^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	97.9%		96.5	29^th of 1490 public elementary schools	98.1%	3	93.2	92.1	86.4		85.6	86.8	85.5		89.1	$11,343	$736	$10,607
Dilworth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	405 E. Park Avenue	Charlotte	28203	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-5826	411	22	18.9	14.8%	282 (68.6%)	39 (9.5%)	41 (10.0%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.0%)								(n/a)										$14,132	$922	$13,209
Elizabeth Traditional Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	1601 Park Dr	Charlotte	28204	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5475	409	29	14.2	99.3%	46 (11.2%)	262 (64.1%)	67 (16.4%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (3.9%)	66.5	477^th of 1492 public elementary schools	68.0%		68.9	409^th of 1490 public elementary schools	72.6%	68	72.0	56.2	69.2		64.6	53.4	67.9		82.1	$9,777	$639	$9,138
Cotswold Elementary	Public, Magnet	3-5	124 Skyland Ave	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-6720	340	30	11.4	99.1%	114 (33.5%)	130 (38.2%)	72 (21.2%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)	43.9	847^th of 1492 public elementary schools	43.2%		50.4	743^rd of 1490 public elementary schools	50.1%	104	50.5	56.8	62.9		48.6	50.8	62.1		62.6	$10,328	$940	$9,388
Chantilly Montessori	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	701 Briar Creek Rd	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-0692	316	24	13.0	14.9%	190 (60.1%)	44 (13.9%)	40 (12.7%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.5%)	85.3	177^th of 1492 public elementary schools	88.1%		85.3	168^th of 1490 public elementary schools	88.7%	9	71.1	80.6	81.5	86.2	68.4	83.3	81.5	79.3	74.1	$12,899	$609	$12,290

Frequently Asked Questions about Myers Park Traditional Elementary

How many students attend Myers Park Traditional Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 678 students attended Myers Park Traditional Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Myers Park Traditional Elementary?

Students at Myers Park Traditional Elementary are 51% White, 30% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Is Myers Park Traditional Elementary a good school?

Yes. Myers Park Traditional Elementary ranks in the top 5.8% of North Carolina elementary schools.

What district is Myers Park Traditional Elementary in?

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