D
Needs Improvement
42/100

University Park Creative Arts

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2400 Hildebrand St, Charlotte, NC 28216
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 11th percentile in North Carolina
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
236
Students
enrolled
11.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%11/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −29 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−19 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−35 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black27%8%reading +1 pts, math -12 pts34th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading +1 pts, math -19 pts23rd percentile (list)
Low-income22%3%reading -6 pts, math -22 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2400 Hildebrand St
City Charlotte
ZIP Code 28216
District 3702970
NCES School ID 370297001893
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28216

Understanding the community around University Park Creative Arts helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,579
Per Capita Income $33,631
Poverty Rate 11.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%
High School or Higher 89.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $220,600
Median Rent $1,365
Owner-Occupied 50.1%
Renter-Occupied 49.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for University Park Creative Arts.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 69.9%
Hispanic/Latino 22.0%
White 4.2%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 236
Teachers (FTE) 21.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for University Park Creative Arts?
University Park Creative Arts has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend University Park Creative Arts?
University Park Creative Arts has 236 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1.
What grades does University Park Creative Arts serve?
University Park Creative Arts serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does University Park Creative Arts receive per student?
University Park Creative Arts receives $15,997 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around University Park Creative Arts in 28216 ▼
Avg Home Value
$321,341
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,750
1-Year Change
+0.7%
% Renters
49.9%

Other Schools in 28216

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026