Mountain Island Lake Academy

7905 Pleasant Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216

www.cmsk12.org/mountainislandlakeacademyES

766 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mountain Island Lake Academy (MILA) is a public magnet school located in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving students in grades K-8 within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is known for its specialized focus on an inquiry-based curriculum, often emphasizing themes related to environmental science and hands-on, project-based learning. By integrating these real-world applications into their daily instruction, the academy aims to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a diverse student body.

Situated near the scenic Mountain Island Lake area, the school utilizes its unique location to support its academic mission. As a magnet program, it draws students from across the district, creating a community centered on academic achievement, character development, and community involvement. The school environment is designed to provide a cohesive K-8 experience, allowing students to build long-term relationships with staff and peers as they progress through their formative educational years.

766

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Island Lake Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	174
Black	491
Asian	36
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

Black
491 (64.1%)
Hispanic
174 (22.7%)
White
41 (5.4%)
Asian
36 (4.7%)
Two or More
22 (2.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-6948
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/mountainislandlakeacademyES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	763
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mountain Island Lake Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	87
Grade 6	75
Grade 7	91
Grade 8	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mountain Island Lake Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	368	48%
Male	398	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Movement School Northwest

Charter School 208 Students

8015 Bellhaven Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28216 (0.6 miles away)

Elementary School K - 2nd