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University Park Creative Arts

Public | K-5 | 525 students

 

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Posted June 8, 2010

I found this school to be outstanding in the office staff, administrators,teachers and support staff. I would suggest this school to any parent that is looking for their child to go to school to learn! My son did a 100% turnaround after coming from a school in the same district that was not "child centered"
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2009

This school is an urban city school. Great teachers, parents and students make this school the best.


Posted November 15, 2006

We have 3 kids here right now, and they are all pretty happy there. I loath the amount of homework all grades are burdened with, but it's no better anywhere in CMS. The staff is usually very nice & helpful. The principal has never been friendly to me, and I am in the office often. Kindergarteners read quite well by the time they finish their 1st year. We love the arts! Sadly, musical instrument classes are not during school hours at extra expense. Impossible for us due to busing.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
58%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
46%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students64%
Female67%
Male59%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled students67%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English65%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female69%
Male59%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities14%
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiency67%
Proficient in English65%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students81%
Female89%
Male71%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English81%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female78%
Male59%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities<5%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English70%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students79%
Female84%
Male71%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities13%
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English75%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students54%
Female51%
Male58%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students57%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English54%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 83% 26%
Hispanic 6% 13%
Two or more races 5% 4%
White 4% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Asian 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 79%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Janice Davidson
Fax number
  • (980) 343-5182

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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2400 Hildebrand St
Charlotte, NC 28216
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