Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Malpass Corner 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Malpass Corner Elementary serves the western part of Burgaw, NC, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 235.4 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being about 10.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Malpass Corner Elementary School's student population of 513 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Malpass Corner 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 Malpass Corner Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#2351 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
31%
22%
Black
26%
24%
White
37%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malpass Corner Elementary School's ranking?
Malpass Corner Elementary School is ranked #2351 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Malpass Corner Elementary School often compared to?
Malpass Corner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C.f. Pope Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Malpass Corner Elementary School?
513 students attend Malpass Corner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Malpass Corner Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malpass Corner Elementary School?
Malpass Corner Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Malpass Corner Elementary School offer ?
Malpass Corner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Malpass Corner Elementary School part of?
Malpass Corner Elementary School is part of Pender County Schools.
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