Mallard Creek STEM Academy vs Pioneer Springs Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mallard Creek STEM Academy
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
961 students
Pioneer Springs Community School
Charlotte · Charter other · Grades K–12
558 students
| Measure | Mallard Creek STEM Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Pioneer Springs Community School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #597 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #34199 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 961 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 961 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mallard Creek STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Pioneer Springs Community School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Pioneer Springs Community School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •Mallard Creek STEM Academy is the larger school with 961 students compared with 558.
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 Mallard Creek STEM Academy better than Pioneer Springs Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mallard Creek STEM Academy and Pioneer Springs Community School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mallard Creek STEM Academy: 961. Pioneer Springs Community School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mallard Creek STEM Academy and Pioneer Springs Community School rank in North Carolina?
Mallard Creek STEM Academy is 597th of 1,457 and Pioneer Springs Community School is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).