Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 78011, serving grades PK-12 within the Charlotte Independent School District (Isd), serve a total of 424 students in Charlotte, TX, a community where a high percentage of students (62-68%) face economic disadvantage. The district ranks in the 41st percentile statewide and spends significantly above the state average per student, yet academic performance varies widely across the three schools.
Charlotte Elementary is the district's standout performer, showing strong improvement from a 1-star to a 3-star rating over three years. Its math scores are a clear strength, with 76% of 4th graders proficient in math compared to the state average of 49%. However, reading scores lag behind state averages. In contrast, Charlotte Middle is the most challenged school, consistently earning a 1-star rating and ranking in the bottom quartile. It struggles severely in math and social studies, with only 9% of 7th graders proficient in math and 7% of 8th graders proficient in social studies. Charlotte High School offers a mixed picture: it boasts a high 96.9% graduation rate and excels in Biology (84.6% proficient, well above the state average), but its overall ranking remains in the bottom half of Texas high schools.
A key takeaway is that high per-student spending does not guarantee high performance, as the district's financial resources have not translated into consistent academic success across all schools. The data also reveals a "middle school slump," where Charlotte Middle shows no upward trend and faces systemic challenges. Additionally, significant year-over-year volatility in test scores, particularly at the high school, suggests that small class sizes can cause large swings in proficiency percentages, making it difficult to gauge stable performance. For parents, Charlotte Elementary offers the strongest academic trajectory, while Charlotte Middle requires close attention to math and social studies support.
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