Mountain Island Lake Academy vs Movement School Northwest
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 966 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
766 students
Movement School Northwest
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
208 students
| Measure | Mountain Island Lake Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Movement School Northwest Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1124 of 1,457 | #1135 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #44542 of 50,301 | #44737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 766 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.5 vs 20.2).
- •Movement School Northwest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.6%).
- •Movement School Northwest does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.7).
- •Mountain Island Lake Academy is the larger school with 766 students compared with 208.
- •Mountain Island Lake Academy is a public school while Movement School Northwest is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mountain Island Lake Academy better than Movement School Northwest?
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 Mountain Island Lake Academy and Movement School Northwest?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Island Lake Academy: 766. Movement School Northwest: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Island Lake Academy and Movement School Northwest rank in North Carolina?
Mountain Island Lake Academy is 1124th of 1,457 and Movement School Northwest is 1135th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).