Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Pine 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 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 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: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Pine Academy's student population of 653 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Pine 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 South Pine Academy is 0.57, 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
#2195 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
57%
20%
Black
32%
25%
White
4%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Pine Academy's ranking?
South Pine Academy is ranked #2195 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend South Pine Academy?
653 students attend South Pine Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of South Pine Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Pine Academy?
South Pine Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Pine Academy offer ?
South Pine Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Pine Academy part of?
South Pine Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is South Pine Academy located?
South Pine Academy is located in the Griers Fork neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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