Serving 749 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Summit Creek 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 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit Creek Academy's student population of 749 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
749 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Summit Creek 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 Summit Creek Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1882 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
60%
24%
White
17%
42%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Creek Academy's ranking?
Summit Creek Academy is ranked #1882 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Summit Creek Academy?
749 students attend Summit Creek Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Summit Creek Academy students are Black, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Creek Academy?
Summit Creek Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Summit Creek Academy offer ?
Summit Creek Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Summit Creek Academy part of?
Summit Creek Academy is part of Summit Creek Academy School District.
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