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Weddington Elementary School vs. Marvin Elementary School

Should you attend Weddington Elementary School or Marvin 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
Weddington Elementary School
3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
Matthews, NC 28104
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Marvin Elementary School
9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Weddington 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 5%)

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%)
Overview
Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weddington 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 84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
662 students
726 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Weddington 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 Marvin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Weddington Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marvin Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Weddington 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 Marvin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Weddington 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 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.

Test Scores

#61 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
#95 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Weddington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marvin Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
90%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weddington 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 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.
84%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weddington 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 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.
≥95%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weddington 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 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Weddington Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Marvin Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
3
17
Kindergarten Students
89
81
Grade 1 Students
97
101
Grade 2 Students
92
124
Grade 3 Students
128
111
Grade 4 Students
116
142
Grade 5 Students
137
150

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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.
% Asian
17%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Weddington 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 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.
% Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Weddington 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 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.
% Black
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Weddington 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 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.
% White
65%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Weddington 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 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Weddington 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 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.
0.54
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Weddington 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 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Weddington 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 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
2%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Weddington 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 2019-20 school year.
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.
 
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