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Marvin B Smith Elementary School

2235 Delaney Drive
Burlington, NC 27215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 481 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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Marvin B Smith Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.71, which is equal to 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)
#544 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marvin B Smith Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marvin B Smith 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.
61%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marvin B Smith 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.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marvin B Smith 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
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marvin B Smith Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Marvin B Smith Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Marvin B Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marvin B Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marvin B Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marvin B Smith Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marvin B Smith 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
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marvin B Smith Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Marvin B Smith 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
50%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marvin B Smith 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marvin B Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marvin B Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Marvin B Smith Elementary School is ranked #544 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Marvin B Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Marvin B Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edwin M Holt Elementary School, Highland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
481 students attend Marvin B Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Marvin B Smith Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marvin B Smith Elementary School?
Marvin B Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower 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?
Marvin B Smith Elementary School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools School District.

School Reviews
5   3/22/2022
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Emma S.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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