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I am an eighth grader currently attending Sugar Creek Charter School. I have been attending Sugar Creek since 2010. I like this school because it provides many options like 2 high school courses, Geometry and Algebra 1. I am currently taking Geometry. The teachers at Sugar Creek are nice and understanding. If you have a problem like bullying they will get to the bottom of it. This school makes you feel safe and secure 8 hours every day. Another thing I like about Sugar Creek is that they have half days. No school in CMS has half days. Lots of charter schools don't have transportation but Sugar Creek does. We are different than other schools. No other school will give you a iPod touch for making double 4's or and iPad for quadrupedal 4's. CMS school won't take you on field trips when you don't get all A's or no infraction or referrals. You should MOST DEFINITELY send your child to Sugar Creek. Thanks
I am an eigth grader currently attending SCCS and i have been attending Sugar Creek Since '10 . Overall this school is OK. Some of the teachers are very caring and understanding. I am a straight A student and currently taking high school geometry. Last year i took high school algebra 1. My old geometry teacher, Mr. Supia was always pushing us to study and do work , but then he left. Now our teacher Mrs.Biggerstaff just doesnt care what we do. Half of the class is talking and the other is on there phone. Only (Maybe) 2% of the class is actually paying attention. Its very hard to learn when others aroungd me are being disruptive. Also the principle is NEVER at school . This school does very much so LACK LEADERSHIP. But other than that the school is a 3/5 star school and i Would Recommend It :)
My son and I really love this school. His grades and his performance have improved greatly since leaving CMS. I recommend this school to anyone that has any concern about their childs education in CMS.
—Submitted by a parent
I am a parent of SCCS for 4 year I have two kids there. I really enjoyed 4 years. My daugther was very shy person, after working with Ms Fischer her 1st year of 1st grade. She blossomed and was not afraid to wear her glasses. Also my son gets all 4's every year on the EOG Test. Therefore I am very please and honor to have my childrean in a learning , safe , and healthy environment. I do recommend other families. Thank you, Wanchia Family
—Submitted by a parent
I have two children who attend SCCS. This school lacks leadership. Mrs. Turner, the director/CEO need an attitude refresher course. She lacks professionalism in many ways. I do think this school would be better with all new administrators.
—Submitted by a parent
I have a student who graduated from SCCS in 2009 and took high school algera. And I still have three children still there one who is in the 7th grade and take high school algebra. I think that the children at SCCS is very good school whne it comes to caring for the children education.
—Submitted by a parent
I have 3 kids attending SCCS. My eldest is 13 and he is taking a high school math course. I like the way the test and keep you advanced. I can honestly say that my kids are learning and comprehending above & beyond their current grade levels in comparsion to other kids (in other school areas). They are very much advanced. Also, they do not tolerate to much distraction or interruptions which is good. Nip it in the bud at the beginning and have a better school academic atmosphere. All of my kids will be ready for high school and beyond....
—Submitted by a parent
My experience w/ Sugarcreek Charter school was extremely poor. There was a total lack of communication between the staff & parents, no method of appealing unilateral decisions, & no system of checks & balances put in place to monitor the fairness of decisions. My children will not be returning & I would urge any parent to think twice before enrolling their child in that school. The attitudes of both the teachers & administration is poor which negatively impacts the students ability to learn.
—Submitted by Deanna Cosby, a parent
this school is a good school one of my tachers even help me get ready for high school since it was a new experience for me thank you
—Submitted by a former student
I was a student at SCCS for 6 years and i can say that it is a wonderful school and it has taught me everything i know, almost.You feel quite safe at our school because it isn't overcrwded likek some CMS schools, and they do not put up with anyone who is a distracion of the learning enviornment(of course i would know). Overall this is a wonderful school and i hope your children enjoy it as much as i did.
—Submitted by Seraina Lewis, a student
My children have attended the CMS system and I find this charter to much better meet their needs-academically & socially. I find that the teachers (at SCCS) place more emphasis on the child's learning ability & potential & tend not to judge based solely on behavior. This was one of the flaws I found too many time in CMS schools. Teachers tend to be overwhelmed and would 'lump' the children in a category of 'difficult-learners', bad behaved and just plain 'poor.'
—Submitted by Sylvia Stewart, a parent
My child have gone to SCCS since she was 5 years old. SCCS is a school where the children come first. Each child is encouraged to do their personal best without being labeled. The teachers take an interest in your child's progression. They welcome parental input and the teachers and staff are available to parents with questions all the time. My child has progressed very well attending SCCS and I do not think that she would have done as well at a Mecklenburg school. I am quite pleased with this school and encourage other parents to enroll their child here. The school would welcome more diversity amongst its students.
—Submitted by Sylvia Swaby, a parent
My daughters were students at Sugar Creek Charter we moved and moved out of the district of Sugar Creek also I didn't have a car to get them back and forth so they had to go to school in our neighborhood but next year they will be going back to Sugar Creek I have a car Now. But in all that,this is a very good school. Educational and Convenience. Thanks Sugar Creek we will be back!
—Submitted by Toni Whitehead, a parent
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The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.
82 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.
82 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.
82 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.
82 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.
77 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.
77 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.
77 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.
83 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.
83 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.
68 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.
68 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.
66 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.
66 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.
66 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
| All Students | 83% |
| Female | 92% |
| Male | 76% |
| Black | 81% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | >95% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Students with disabilities | 50% |
| Non-disabled students | 88% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 83% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | 50% |
| Female | 67% |
| Male | 37% |
| Black | 49% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 52% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 36% |
| Students with disabilities | 20% |
| Non-disabled students | 54% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 50% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
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
| All Students | 81% |
| Female | 93% |
| Male | 68% |
| Black | 80% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 70% |
| Students with disabilities | 43% |
| Non-disabled students | 84% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 81% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | 66% |
| Female | 69% |
| Male | 63% |
| Black | 65% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 65% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 70% |
| Students with disabilities | 14% |
| Non-disabled students | 71% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 66% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
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
| All Students | 87% |
| Female | 90% |
| Male | 84% |
| Black | 87% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 89% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 73% |
| Students with disabilities | 67% |
| Non-disabled students | 89% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 87% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | 62% |
| Female | 64% |
| Male | 61% |
| Black | 62% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 62% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| Students with disabilities | 33% |
| Non-disabled students | 65% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 62% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | 81% |
| Female | 82% |
| Male | 79% |
| Black | 81% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 79% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Students with disabilities | 50% |
| Non-disabled students | 83% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 81% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
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
| All Students | 93% |
| Female | 95% |
| Male | 91% |
| Black | 92% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 92% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | 57% |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 93% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | 78% |
| Female | 81% |
| Male | 76% |
| Black | 77% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 77% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 90% |
| Students with disabilities | 43% |
| Non-disabled students | 82% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 78% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
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
| All Students | 94% |
| Female | 95% |
| Male | 94% |
| Black | 94% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Students with disabilities | 67% |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 94% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | 75% |
| Female | 81% |
| Male | 68% |
| Black | 75% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 60% |
| Students with disabilities | 33% |
| Non-disabled students | 79% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 75% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
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
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | >95% |
| Black | >95% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | 86% |
| Female | 84% |
| Male | 88% |
| Black | 86% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 85% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | 89% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 86% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | 85% |
| Female | 84% |
| Male | 85% |
| Black | 84% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | 86% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 85% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
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
The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.
37 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. 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
| All Students | >95% |
| Female | >95% |
| Male | >95% |
| Black | >95% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | >95% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | >95% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. 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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| Black | 95% | 31% | ||
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | N/A | 1% | ||
| White | N/A | 54% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program | 83% | N/A | 34% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 22 | N/A | 15 |
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