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River Gate Elementary School

Charlotte, NC


River Gate Elementary School
15340 Smith Rd
Charlotte, NC  28273
Phone: 980-344-1000
Mecklenburg County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 8 out of 10 stars
8  

Grades Served: K-5
Enrollment: 695
Type: Regular School
River Gate Elementary School

River Gate Elementary School

Metro Area Ranking

#127
Metro Area Elementary School Ranking: River Gate Elementary School is ranked #127 of 327 of the best elementary schools in Charlotte and surrounding areas (61st percentile). Click the link to see all 327 elementary schools.

State Ranking

#477
Statewide Elementary School Ranking: River Gate Elementary School is ranked #477 out of 1529 of the best elementary schools in North Carolina (69th percentile). Click the link to see all 1529 elementary schools.

Overall, River Gate Elementary School is a 8-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Mecklenburg County, NC. River Gate Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 695 students and serves grades K-5. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

85.4
(Exceeded Growth)
Student Growth Score: River Gate Elementary School had a Student Growth Score of 85.4. This placed River Gate Elementary School in the 72nd percentile of 2375 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
C
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

B
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

C
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.


Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 Asian - 9%
 Asian - 9%
 Black - 42%
 Black - 42%
 Hispanic - 25%
 Hispanic - 25%
 Two or More Races - 6%
 Two or More Races - 6%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 18%
 White - 18%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at River Gate Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 3

 12% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 5 (Superior)
 35% - Level 4 (Solid)
 35% - Level 4 (Solid)
 23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 29% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 29% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 4

 19% - Level 5 (Superior)
 19% - Level 5 (Superior)
 36% - Level 4 (Solid)
 36% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 29% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 29% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 5

 12% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 5 (Superior)
 32% - Level 4 (Solid)
 32% - Level 4 (Solid)
 23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 34% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 34% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 37

 14% - Level 5 (Superior)
 14% - Level 5 (Superior)
 34% - Level 4 (Solid)
 34% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 31% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 31% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 3

 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 24% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 24% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 56% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 56% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 4

 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 33% - Level 4 (Solid)
 33% - Level 4 (Solid)
 26% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 26% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 34% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 34% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 5

 18% - Level 5 (Superior)
 18% - Level 5 (Superior)
 21% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 47% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 47% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 5

 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 27% - Level 4 (Solid)
 27% - Level 4 (Solid)
 28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 37% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 37% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2024-2025 school year. Rankings for River Gate Elementary School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

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Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Southwest Middle School
3 
1.6 miles Charlotte 6-8
Lake Wylie Elementary School
6 
2.0 miles Charlotte PK-5
Pleasant Knoll Middle School
10 
2.6 miles Fort Mill 6-8
Palisades Park Elementary School
9 
2.6 miles Charlotte K-5
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School
10 
2.7 miles Fort Mill K-5
Tega Cay Elementary School
10 
3.0 miles Tega Cay P3-5
Winget Park Elementary School
9 
3.3 miles Charlotte PK-5
Gold Hill Middle School
10 
3.4 miles Fort Mill 6-8
Springfield Middle School
10 
3.4 miles Fort Mill 6-8
Gold Hill Elementary School
10 
3.5 miles Fort Mill K-5
Springfield Elementary School
10 
3.5 miles Fort Mill K-5
South Pine Academy
1 
3.9 miles Charlotte PK-5
Sugar Creek Elementary School
8 
4.2 miles Fort Mill P3-5
Nation Ford High School
10 
4.4 miles Fort Mill 9-12
Orchard Park Elementary School
9 
4.5 miles Fort Mill K-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Southwest Middle School
3 
1.6 miles 6-8
Lake Wylie Elementary School
6 
2.0 miles PK-5
Pleasant Knoll Middle School
10 
2.6 miles 6-8
Palisades Park Elementary School
9 
2.6 miles K-5
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School
10 
2.7 miles K-5
Tega Cay Elementary School
10 
3.0 miles P3-5
Winget Park Elementary School
9 
3.3 miles PK-5
Gold Hill Middle School
10 
3.4 miles 6-8
Springfield Middle School
10 
3.4 miles 6-8
Gold Hill Elementary School
10 
3.5 miles K-5
Springfield Elementary School
10 
3.5 miles K-5
South Pine Academy
1 
3.9 miles PK-5
Sugar Creek Elementary School
8 
4.2 miles P3-5
Nation Ford High School
10 
4.4 miles 9-12
Orchard Park Elementary School
9 
4.5 miles K-5


Charter Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Unity Classical Charter School
7 
1.0 miles CHARLOTTE K-8
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy
6 
5.9 miles Charlotte K-8
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
2 
6.0 miles Charlotte K-8
Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy
10 
7.6 miles Charlotte K-8
Riverwalk Academy
7 
9.0 miles Rock Hill K-12
East Voyager Academy of Charlotte
5 
10.9 miles Charlotte K-8
Aristotle Preparatory Academy
2 
10.9 miles Charlotte K-7
Movement Charter School
3 
11.5 miles Charlotte K-8
Jackson Day School
6 
12.3 miles Charlotte K-12
Telra Institute
10 
12.6 miles Charlotte K-9
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Unity Classical Charter School
7 
1.0 miles K-8
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy
6 
5.9 miles K-8
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
2 
6.0 miles K-8
Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy
10 
7.6 miles K-8
Riverwalk Academy
7 
9.0 miles K-12
East Voyager Academy of Charlotte
5 
10.9 miles K-8
Aristotle Preparatory Academy
2 
10.9 miles K-7
Movement Charter School
3 
11.5 miles K-8
Jackson Day School
6 
12.3 miles K-12
Telra Institute
10 
12.6 miles K-9