Serving 95 students in grades 6-12, Performance Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Performance Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Performance Learning Center's student population of 95 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
Performance Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Performance Learning Center is 0.66, 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
#1269 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
23%
25%
White
51%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Performance Learning Center is ranked #1269 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Performance Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Performance Learning Center is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Performance Learning Center?
95 students attend Performance Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Performance Learning Center students are White, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Performance Learning Center?
Performance Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Performance Learning Center offer ?
Performance Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Performance Learning Center part of?
Performance Learning Center is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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