Serving 447 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary McArthur Elementary serves the west part of Fayetteville, NC, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with most students living within 0.8 miles of the school and the furthest point being 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mary Mcarthur 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 Mary Mcarthur Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1673 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1673 out of 2,617 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 Glendale Acres Elementary School, J W Coon Elementary School, Sherwood Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mary Mcarthur Elementary School?
447 students attend Mary Mcarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mary Mcarthur Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Mcarthur Elementary School?
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Mcarthur Elementary School offer ?
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary Mcarthur Elementary School part of?
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Mary Mcarthur Elementary School located?
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School is located in the Douglas Byrd neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 14 other public schools located in Douglas Byrd.
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