Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maiden Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maiden Elementary School's student population of 510 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maiden Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maiden Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1138 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
9%
25%
White
65%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maiden Elementary School's ranking?
Maiden Elementary School is ranked #1138 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Maiden Elementary School often compared to?
Maiden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balls Creek Elementary School, Catawba Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Maiden Elementary School?
510 students attend Maiden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Maiden Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maiden Elementary School?
Maiden Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maiden Elementary School offer ?
Maiden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Maiden Elementary School part of?
Maiden Elementary School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.
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