Merry Oaks International Academy

3508 Draper Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Merry Oaks International 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Merry Oaks International Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Merry Oaks International Academy's student population of 642 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
642 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Merry Oaks International 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 Merry Oaks International 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)
#2328 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Merry Oaks International 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.
18%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Merry Oaks International 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.
35-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Merry Oaks International 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
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
65%
20%
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Black
29%
25%
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White
4%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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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 Merry Oaks International 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%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Merry Oaks International 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 Merry Oaks International Academy's ranking?
Merry Oaks International Academy is ranked #2328 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Merry Oaks International Academy?
642 students attend Merry Oaks International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Merry Oaks International Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merry Oaks International Academy?
Merry Oaks International Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Merry Oaks International Academy offer ?
Merry Oaks International Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Merry Oaks International Academy part of?
Merry Oaks International Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Merry Oaks International Academy located?
Merry Oaks International Academy is located in the Country Club Heights neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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