Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lakeside Charter 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeside Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lakeside Charter Academy's student population of 219 students has grown by 138% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeside Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Charter Academy is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1653 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
16%
25%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Charter Academy's ranking?
Lakeside Charter Academy is ranked #1653 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lakeside Charter Academy often compared to?
Lakeside Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Bradford Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Charter Academy?
219 students attend Lakeside Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lakeside Charter Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Charter Academy?
Lakeside Charter Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeside Charter Academy offer ?
Lakeside Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lakeside Charter Academy part of?
Lakeside Charter Academy is part of Lakeside Charter Academy School District.
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