Serving 11 students in grades 6-12, Pruette Scale 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pruette Scale Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pruette Scale Academy's student population of 11 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pruette Scale Academy is 0.30, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
82%
25%
White
n/a
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pruette Scale Academy often compared to?
Pruette Scale Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Scale School, Providence Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Pruette Scale Academy?
11 students attend Pruette Scale Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pruette Scale Academy students are Black, and 18% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pruette Scale Academy?
Pruette Scale Academy has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pruette Scale Academy offer ?
Pruette Scale Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pruette Scale Academy part of?
Pruette Scale Academy is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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