Kensington Elementary School vs. Marvin Elementary School
Should I attend Kensington Elementary School or Marvin Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kensington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Marvin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,023 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kensington Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marvin Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,023 students
747 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#73 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
12
Kindergarten Students
149
95
Grade 1 Students
172
90
Grade 2 Students
176
125
Grade 3 Students
162
130
Grade 4 Students
173
131
Grade 5 Students
191
164
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
25%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
70%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%