Marvin Elementary School vs. Kensington Elementary School
Should I attend Marvin Elementary School or Kensington 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 Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
747 students
1,023 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#171 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
-
Kindergarten Students
95
149
Grade 1 Students
90
172
Grade 2 Students
125
176
Grade 3 Students
130
162
Grade 4 Students
131
173
Grade 5 Students
164
191
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
25%
9%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
56%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%