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Sugar Creek Charter School

Charter | K-8 | 651 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 21, 2012

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


Posted November 22, 2012

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 :)


Posted August 12, 2012

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


Posted August 17, 2010

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


Posted November 18, 2009

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


Posted August 31, 2009

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


Posted September 17, 2007

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


Posted May 15, 2007

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


Posted September 25, 2006

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


Posted September 24, 2005

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


Posted July 14, 2005

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


Posted November 7, 2004

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


Posted June 2, 2004

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 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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
43%

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

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
49%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
34%
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 81% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%
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 81% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
51%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
41%
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 Students83%
Female92%
Male76%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English83%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female67%
Male37%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities20%
Non-disabled students54%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English50%
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%
Female93%
Male68%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English81%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female69%
Male63%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities14%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English66%
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 Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Black87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English87%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female64%
Male61%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students65%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English62%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female82%
Male79%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English81%
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 Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English78%
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 Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Black94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English94%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female81%
Male68%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English75%
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 Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English86%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students85%
Female84%
Male85%
Black84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

Algebra I

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 95% 31%
Hispanic 4% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
White N/A 54%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4101 N Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
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Phone: (704) 509-5470

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