Serving 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mountain Island Lake 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 is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Island Lake Academy's student population of 802 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
Mountain Island Lake Academy 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 Mountain Island Lake Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1995 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)33%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
64%
25%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Island Lake Academy's ranking?
Mountain Island Lake Academy is ranked #1995 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mountain Island Lake Academy often compared to?
Mountain Island Lake Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Blythe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mountain Island Lake Academy?
802 students attend Mountain Island Lake Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mountain Island Lake Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Island Lake Academy?
Mountain Island Lake Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Island Lake Academy offer ?
Mountain Island Lake Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Island Lake Academy part of?
Mountain Island Lake Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Mountain Island Lake Academy located?
Mountain Island Lake Academy is located in the Oakdale South neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Oakdale South.
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