Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Mcarthur Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Mcarthur Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2217 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
48%
25%
White
24%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Mcarthur Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School is ranked #2217 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mary Mcarthur Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Mcarthur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J W Coon Elementary School, Glendale Acres Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Mary Mcarthur Elementary School?
384 students attend Mary Mcarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mary Mcarthur Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Mcarthur Elementary School?
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Mcarthur Elementary School offer ?
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Mcarthur Elementary School part of?
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
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