Serving 102 students in grades 5-8, The Steam Academy Of Winston Salem 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
91%
25%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
The Steam Academy Of Winston Salem School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% NC state average).
How many students attend The Steam Academy Of Winston Salem?
102 students attend The Steam Academy Of Winston Salem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of The Steam Academy Of Winston Salem students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Steam Academy Of Winston Salem?
The Steam Academy Of Winston Salem has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Steam Academy Of Winston Salem offer ?
The Steam Academy Of Winston Salem offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is The Steam Academy Of Winston Salem part of?
The Steam Academy Of Winston Salem is part of The Steam Academy Of Winston Salem School District.
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