Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Reid Park Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Reid Park Academy's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Reid Park Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reid Park Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2270 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
29%
21%
Black
61%
25%
White
3%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reid Park Academy's ranking?
Reid Park Academy is ranked #2270 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Reid Park Academy?
342 students attend Reid Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Reid Park Academy students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reid Park Academy?
Reid Park Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Reid Park Academy offer ?
Reid Park Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reid Park Academy part of?
Reid Park Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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