Coulwood STEM Academy vs Mountain Island Lake Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coulwood STEM Academy
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
766 students
| Measure | Coulwood STEM Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Mountain Island Lake Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 469 | #1124 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12179 of 15,369 | #44542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 632 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coulwood STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 20.5).
- •Coulwood STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Mountain Island Lake Academy does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Coulwood STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Coulwood STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.7).
- •Mountain Island Lake Academy is the larger school with 766 students compared with 632.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coulwood STEM Academy better than Mountain Island Lake Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Coulwood STEM Academy ranks higher (28.6 vs 20.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coulwood STEM Academy and Mountain Island Lake Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coulwood STEM Academy: 632. Mountain Island Lake Academy: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coulwood STEM Academy and Mountain Island Lake Academy rank in North Carolina?
Coulwood STEM Academy is 271st of 469 and Mountain Island Lake Academy is 1124th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).