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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 424 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 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 207 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 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
424 students
207 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
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
26
8
Kindergarten Students
67
36
Grade 1 Students
80
29
Grade 2 Students
55
28
Grade 3 Students
50
34
Grade 4 Students
69
34
Grade 5 Students
77
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
18%
% Black
55%
49%
% White
17%
16%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
14%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
