Marvin B Smith Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School
Should I attend Marvin B Smith Elementary School or Highland 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
Marvin B Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Highland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marvin B Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
475 students
608 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1196 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
-
Kindergarten Students
78
102
Grade 1 Students
81
93
Grade 2 Students
86
114
Grade 3 Students
73
102
Grade 4 Students
63
103
Grade 5 Students
81
94
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
23%
15%
% Black
22%
24%
% White
43%
46%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%