Torchlight Academy (Closed 2023)

3211 Bramer Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 630 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Torchlight 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 was 26% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
630 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
#2350 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Torchlight 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.
29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Torchlight 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.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Torchlight 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
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15:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
38%
20%
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Black
59%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Torchlight Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Torchlight Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Torchlight 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
7%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Torchlight Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Torchlight 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.
School District Name
Torchlight Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Torchlight Academy's ranking?
Torchlight Academy is ranked #2350 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Torchlight Academy?
630 students attend Torchlight Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Torchlight Academy students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Torchlight Academy offer ?
Torchlight Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Torchlight Academy part of?
Torchlight Academy is part of Torchlight Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Torchlight Academy located?
Torchlight Academy is located in the Northeast Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Northeast Raleigh.

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