Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Myra Elementary School 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 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 672 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Lake Myra Elementary School 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 Lake Myra Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lake Myra Elementary School?
672 students attend Lake Myra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Lake Myra Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Myra Elementary School?
Lake Myra Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Myra Elementary School offer ?
Lake Myra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Myra Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 672 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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