Coulwood Stem Academy

500 Kentberry Dr
Charlotte, NC 28214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 602 students in grades 6-8, Coulwood Stem Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 602 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Coulwood Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Coulwood Stem Academy's student population of 602 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
602 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Coulwood Stem 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 Coulwood Stem Academy is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1359 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Coulwood Stem Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Coulwood Stem Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Coulwood Stem Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Coulwood Stem Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
25%
20%
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Black
66%
25%
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White
2%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Coulwood Stem Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Coulwood Stem Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Coulwood Stem Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Coulwood Stem Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Coulwood Stem Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Coulwood Stem Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coulwood Stem Academy's ranking?
Coulwood Stem Academy is ranked #1359 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Coulwood Stem Academy?
602 students attend Coulwood Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Coulwood Stem Academy students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coulwood Stem Academy?
Coulwood Stem Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coulwood Stem Academy offer ?
Coulwood Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Coulwood Stem Academy part of?
Coulwood Stem Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Coulwood Stem Academy located?
Coulwood Stem Academy is located in the Coulwood West neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Coulwood West.

School Reviews

5   9/9/2017
I used to go to the school i am in high school now but i love Coulwood middle school it a place were you could be yourself.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Eray
5   12/17/2007
this is a good sometimes clean school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - dwash

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 602 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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