Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Eastside Stream 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2400 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
76%
25%
White
4%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Eastside Stream Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastside Stream Academy's ranking?
Eastside Stream Academy is ranked #2400 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Eastside Stream Academy?
289 students attend Eastside Stream Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Eastside Stream Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastside Stream Academy?
Eastside Stream Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastside Stream Academy offer ?
Eastside Stream Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastside Stream Academy part of?
Eastside Stream Academy is part of Eastside Stream Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Eastside Stream Academy located?
Eastside Stream Academy is located in the Oak Forest neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Oak Forest.
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