Serving 158 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Monroe Charter 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monroe Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Monroe Charter Academy's student population of 158 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monroe Charter 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 Monroe Charter Academy is 0.52, 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
#2579 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
66%
25%
White
3%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe Charter Academy's ranking?
Monroe Charter Academy is ranked #2579 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Monroe Charter Academy often compared to?
Monroe Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Matthews Charter Academy, Union Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Monroe Charter Academy?
158 students attend Monroe Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Monroe Charter Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe Charter Academy?
Monroe Charter Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monroe Charter Academy offer ?
Monroe Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Monroe Charter Academy part of?
Monroe Charter Academy is part of Monroe Charter Academy School District.
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