Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Situated at 9142 Browne Rd in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mallard Creek STEM Academy is a fully operational, independent charter school district serving families within the vibrant urban landscape of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metropolitan region. Operating as a single-campus institution, the academy provides a continuous academic continuum spanning Kindergarten through 8th grade. As an open public charter district operating under federal IDEA governance, the academy offers a focused elementary and middle school curriculum grounded in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, delivering a specialized educational option for local families seeking a strong STEM foundation during their children's foundational learning years.

According to data captured in the 2024–2025 NCES reporting period, Mallard Creek STEM Academy serves a vibrant student body of 961 enrolled pupils, with balanced enrollment distributed evenly across its primary and middle school grades. The district’s demographic profile reflects a rich multicultural student body, comprising 737 Black, 106 Hispanic, 71 multiracial, 23 Asian, 18 White, and 6 American Indian students, alongside a gender balance of 501 male and 460 female learners. Supporting this student population is an exceptionally strong professional team consisting of 143.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and a total district staff of 147.04 FTEs. This robust staffing allocation fosters a highly supportive learning environment characterized by low student-to-teacher ratios, enabling educators to provide targeted academic interventions and personalized STEM enrichment throughout the student body.