Mary Mcarthur Elementary School vs. J W Coon Elementary School
Should you attend Mary Mcarthur Elementary School or J W Coon 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
Top Rankings
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
J W Coon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Mcarthur Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J W Coon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
371 students
199 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
61% | 39%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1673 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1790 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
5
Kindergarten Students
68
26
Grade 1 Students
56
27
Grade 2 Students
52
35
Grade 3 Students
52
39
Grade 4 Students
63
44
Grade 5 Students
60
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
17%
21%
% Black
48%
43%
% White
22%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
14%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
