Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, M B Hubbard 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 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: M B Hubbard Elementary serves the northeast part of Battleboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 48.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a driving time of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
M B Hubbard Elementary School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
M B Hubbard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M B Hubbard Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2245 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)27%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
61%
24%
White
10%
42%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M B Hubbard Elementary School's ranking?
M B Hubbard Elementary School is ranked #2245 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are M B Hubbard Elementary School often compared to?
M B Hubbard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Oak Elementary School, Benvenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend M B Hubbard Elementary School?
412 students attend M B Hubbard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of M B Hubbard Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of M B Hubbard Elementary School?
M B Hubbard Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does M B Hubbard Elementary School offer ?
M B Hubbard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is M B Hubbard Elementary School part of?
M B Hubbard Elementary School is part of Nash County School District.
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