Connections Academy
Cary, NC · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Connections Academy is a middle school located in Cary, North Carolina. The school serves 21 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Connections Academy performs below the state average for North Carolina. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Connections Academy has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Connections Academy has 21 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 1.8:1.
Connections Academy has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -10.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Connections Academy is part of the Wake County Schools in Cary, North Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.