Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5, University Park Creative Arts 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Park Creative Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
University Park Creative Arts's student population of 212 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
University Park Creative Arts 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 University Park Creative Arts is 0.49, 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
#2491 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
26%
22%
Black
67%
24%
White
5%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Park Creative Arts's ranking?
University Park Creative Arts is ranked #2491 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend University Park Creative Arts?
212 students attend University Park Creative Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of University Park Creative Arts students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Park Creative Arts?
University Park Creative Arts has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does University Park Creative Arts offer ?
University Park Creative Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Park Creative Arts part of?
University Park Creative Arts is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is University Park Creative Arts located?
University Park Creative Arts is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Washington Heights.
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