Marvin Elementary School

9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 751 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 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 751 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 5% in NC
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Marvin Elementary School's student population of 751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
751 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Marvin Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marvin Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#95 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marvin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marvin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marvin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marvin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
25%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Marvin Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marvin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
25%
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White
55%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marvin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Marvin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marvin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marvin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marvin Elementary School's ranking?
Marvin Elementary School is ranked #95 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Marvin Elementary School often compared to?
Marvin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kensington Elementary School, Weddington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Marvin Elementary School?
751 students attend Marvin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Marvin Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marvin Elementary School?
Marvin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marvin Elementary School offer ?
Marvin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marvin Elementary School part of?
Marvin Elementary School is part of Union County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 751 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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