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Marvin Elementary School vs. Sandy Ridge Elementary School

Should you attend Marvin Elementary School or Sandy Ridge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Marvin Elementary School
9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
10101 Waxhaw Manor Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Marvin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Sandy Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 726 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 88% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 571 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sandy Ridge 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 90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
726 students
571 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marvin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sandy Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marvin Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sandy Ridge Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marvin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sandy Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union County School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union County School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#95 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
#70 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marvin Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sandy Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in NC)
90%
(Top 5% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marvin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union County School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandy Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union County School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Top 10% in NC)
82%
(Top 10% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marvin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union County School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandy Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union County School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in NC)
90-94%
(Top 5% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marvin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union County School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandy Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union County School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marvin Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sandy Ridge Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
-
Kindergarten Students
81
69
Grade 1 Students
101
80
Grade 2 Students
124
85
Grade 3 Students
111
95
Grade 4 Students
142
118
Grade 5 Students
150
124

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Marvin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Union County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
27%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marvin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sandy Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marvin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sandy Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marvin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sandy Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
51%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marvin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sandy Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marvin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sandy Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marvin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union County School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sandy Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union County School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marvin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union County School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sandy Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union County School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(13-14 School Year Data)
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marvin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union County School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sandy Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union County School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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