Marvin Elementary

Summary:

Marvin Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Marvin, North Carolina, serving 751 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Union County Public Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 242 districts in the state, Marvin Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in North Carolina.

Marvin Elementary's exceptional academic performance is evident in its consistent statewide rankings, with the school ranking as high as 7th out of 1,473 schools in the 2018-2019 school year. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its students consistently outperform the state and district averages in standardized test scores for mathematics, reading, and science. Notably, Marvin Elementary's diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population and relatively low percentages of African American and Hispanic students, performs exceptionally well across various subgroups, including male students, gifted and talented students, and students with special needs.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Weddington Elementary, Endhaven Elementary, and Ballantyne Elementary, Marvin Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic achievement, particularly in mathematics and reading. Additionally, the school's low percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, typically around 2-3%, suggests it serves a relatively affluent community, which may contribute to its high academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9700 Marvin School Rd
       Marvin, NC  28173


(704) 296-6357

District: Union County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,481 Help


Students who attend Marvin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Marvin Ridge Middle
High:    Marvin Ridge High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  751

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.0%
Asian:
25.0%
Hispanic:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marvin Elementary ranks better than 97.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55%), Asian (25%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marvin Elementary is 15.7. 17 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marvin Elementary is $8,481. 28 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marvin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Marvin Elementary 37th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Marvin Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Union County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County Public Schools 53rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marvin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Marvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.63 18th 1276 98.6%
2007 92.20 11th 1293 99.1%
2008 93.69 27th 1324 98.0%
2009 91.82 19th 1354 98.6%
2010 91.21 18th 1363 98.7%
2011 91.46 8th 1381 99.4%
2012 91.09 17th 1388 98.8%
2013 98.45 13th 1403 99.1%
2014 96.72 19th 1390 98.6%
2015 94.55 29th 1440 98.0%
2016 95.11 24th 1425 98.3%
2017 94.78 23rd 1429 98.4%
2018 92.68 58th 1434 96.0%
2019 97.25 7th 1473 99.5%
2021 98.22 12th 1489 99.2%
2022 96.77 24th 1514 98.4%
2023 95.66 29th 1502 98.1%
2024 95.91 37th 1505 97.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Marvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.17 16th 154 89.6%
2024 94.06 4th 159 97.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Marvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.50 12th 801 98.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Marvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.17 35th 1405 97.5%
2019 96.40 6th 1424 99.6%
2021 97.04 20th 1440 98.6%
2022 94.24 41st 1458 97.2%
2023 93.35 47th 1459 96.8%
2024 93.20 56th 1455 96.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Marvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.20 38th 646 94.1%
2022 58.64 175th 634 72.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Marvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.36 233rd 612 61.9%
2022 70.32 12th 500 97.6%
2023 68.70 23rd 582 96.0%
2024 71.21 20th 669 97.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Marvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.72 82nd 1413 94.2%
2019 97.19 5th 1430 99.7%
2021 98.20 8th 1444 99.4%
2022 96.89 14th 1464 99.0%
2023 96.06 20th 1461 98.6%
2024 96.74 16th 1464 98.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Marvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.15 31st 99 68.7%
2019 75.67 25th 106 76.4%
2021 74.56 22nd 95 76.8%
2022 76.74 17th 107 84.1%
2023 66.26 47th 114 58.8%
2024 72.46 31st 130 76.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.36 28th 951 97.1%
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Rank History for White students at Marvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.24 128th 1178 89.1%
2019 93.13 22nd 1183 98.1%
2021 93.46 27th 1172 97.7%
2022 85.97 105th 1194 91.2%
2023 86.38 106th 1183 91.0%
2024 82.73 155th 1166 86.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Marvin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 676 36 10 13 3 n/a n/a 0 738
2003 676 36 10 13 3 n/a n/a 0 738
2004 912 45 24 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1000
2005 1051 60 32 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1164
2006 794 40 42 9 1 n/a n/a 0 886
2007 896 40 42 3 1 n/a n/a 24 1006
2008 438 35 30 16 1 n/a n/a 19 539
2009 476 53 29 13 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2010 555 71 41 14 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2011 561 40 19 30 0 0 42 0 692
2012 559 36 40 26 0 0 39 0 700
2013 539 36 52 27 0 0 29 0 683
2014 501 38 61 16 1 0 23 0 640
2015 467 34 78 25 1 0 21 0 626
2016 458 28 100 20 1 0 18 0 625
2017 472 26 112 26 1 0 16 0 653
2018 430 32 122 27 2 1 11 0 625
2019 477 36 160 39 2 0 27 0 741
2020 470 48 176 36 4 0 33 0 767
2021 416 44 172 39 4 0 35 0 710
2022 422 45 185 51 4 1 39 0 747
2023 413 49 188 54 5 1 41 0 751

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marvin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 738 42.0 17.6 0.9
2003 738 42.0 17.6 0.9
2004 1000 43.0 23.3 0.9
2005 1164 43.0 27.1 0.9
2006 886 43.0 20.6 1.6
2007 1006 n/a n/a 1.4
2008 539 35.0 15.4 n/a
2009 572 37.5 15.3 n/a
2010 681 36.9 18.4 2.5
2011 692 38.0 18.2 3.6
2012 700 35.7 19.5 4
2013 683 39.9 17.1 4
2014 640 40.0 16.0 3.9
2015 626 39.0 16.0 3.8
2016 625 40.0 15.6 2.2
2017 653 40.8 16.0 2.5
2018 625 39.7 15.7 1.8
2019 741 43.3 17.0 0.9
2020 767 45.7 16.7 0.8
2021 710 42.8 16.5 1
2022 747 43.8 17.0 1.1
2023 751 47.8 15.7 2.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marvin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 738 42.0 17.6 0.9
2003 738 42.0 17.6 0.9
2004 1000 43.0 23.3 0.9
2005 1164 43.0 27.1 0.9
2006 886 43.0 20.6 1.6
2007 1006 n/a n/a 1.4
2008 539 35.0 15.4 n/a
2009 572 37.5 15.3 n/a
2010 681 36.9 18.4 2.5
2011 692 38.0 18.2 3.6
2012 700 35.7 19.5 4
2013 683 39.9 17.1 4
2014 640 40.0 16.0 3.9
2015 626 39.0 16.0 3.8
2016 625 40.0 15.6 2.2
2017 653 40.8 16.0 2.5
2018 625 39.7 15.7 1.8
2019 741 43.3 17.0 0.9
2020 767 45.7 16.7 0.8
2021 710 42.8 16.5 1
2022 747 43.8 17.0 1.1
2023 751 47.8 15.7 2.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marvin Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $307 (3.6%) $8,174 (96.4%) $8,481

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marvin Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 29th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marvin Elementary)95.495.4
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)77.477
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Marvin Elementary)90.290.2
   3rd Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)67.559.9
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marvin Elementary)93.682.9
 10.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)75.375.7
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Marvin Elementary)92.183.6
 8.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)72.668.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marvin Elementary)94.989
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)77.875.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Marvin Elementary)87.282.2
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)69.761.6
 8.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Marvin Elementary)96.286.3
 9.9%
   5th Grade Science (Union County Public Schools)84.978.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students741751
 1.3%
African American3649
 36.1%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian160188
 17.5%
Hispanic3954
 38.5%
Pacific Islander01
White477413
 13.4%
Two or More Races2741
 51.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.9%2.9%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Marvin Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 751 students attended Marvin Elementary.

Students who attend Marvin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marvin Ridge Middle
High : Marvin Ridge High

Yes! Marvin Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 37th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Marvin Elementary are 55% White, 25% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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