Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

governorsvillagestemacademylower.wearecms.com

707 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Morehead STEM Academy, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, serves as a specialized magnet school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is dedicated to providing an enriched academic environment with a primary focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating these disciplines into the core curriculum, the academy aims to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a spirit of innovation among its elementary-aged students, preparing them for future success in an increasingly tech-driven world.

Beyond its rigorous academic framework, Morehead STEM Academy emphasizes hands-on learning and inquiry-based instruction. The school encourages students to engage with real-world challenges through collaborative projects and interactive classroom experiences. By fostering a culture of curiosity and discovery, Morehead strives to develop well-rounded learners who are not only proficient in STEM subjects but are also equipped with the communication and teamwork skills necessary to excel in the 21st-century workforce.

707

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gov's Village STEM (Upper)
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	211
Black	419
Asian	38
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Black
419 (59.3 %)
Hispanic
211 (29.8 %)
Asian
38 (5.4 %)
Two or More
24 (3.4 %)
White
13 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-5775
Website:	http://governorsvillagestemacademylower.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	707
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	681
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 139

Grade 6 172

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 217

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gov's Village STEM (Upper)
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	139
Grade 6	172
Grade 7	179
Grade 8	217

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gov's Village STEM (Upper)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	334	47.2%
Male	373	52.8%

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