Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marvin B Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 545 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Marvin B Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marvin B Smith Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Marvin B Smith Elementary School?
545 students attend Marvin B Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Marvin B Smith Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marvin B Smith Elementary School?
Marvin B Smith 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 B Smith Elementary School offer ?
Marvin B Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marvin B Smith Elementary School part of?
I went here kindergarten-5th grade, and almost all of my best memories are from this very school. Great teachers and learning environment, DELICIOUS FOOD>>>>, and so many other things great about smith.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 545 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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