Hawks Nest Steam Academy

3430 Robinwood Rd
Gastonia, NC 28054
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hawks Nest Steam Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hawks Nest Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Hawks Nest Steam Academy's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
347 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Hawks Nest Steam Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawks Nest Steam Academy is 0.60, 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)
#159 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
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85-89%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hawks Nest Steam 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.
70-74%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawks Nest Steam 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.
80-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hawks Nest Steam 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
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
20%
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Black
24%
25%
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White
58%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Hawks Nest Steam 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
33%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawks Nest Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawks Nest Steam Academy's ranking?
Hawks Nest Steam Academy is ranked #159 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hawks Nest Steam Academy often compared to?
Hawks Nest Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Piedmont Community Charter School, New Hope Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hawks Nest Steam Academy?
347 students attend Hawks Nest Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hawks Nest Steam Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawks Nest Steam Academy?
Hawks Nest Steam Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hawks Nest Steam Academy offer ?
Hawks Nest Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hawks Nest Steam Academy part of?
Hawks Nest Steam Academy is part of Gaston County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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