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Mary McArthur Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 479 students

 

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Posted May 16, 2013

Some people get upset when they can't get their way. This is a school where every child is treated with dignity and respect. Principals and teachers are there for all children. They do not show favortism. The principal is doing a fantastic job keeping the children and staff safe.


Posted March 1, 2013

The teachers my children have had are wonderful, the office staff is wonderful, the principal on the other hand....No words to describe her. Any school would be better without her. She does not take into consideration the parents when making certain decisions and is plan rude to everyone. If she doesn't like you she will avoid you and forget about communication with her, there is none. I would not recommend this school to anyone at all. My children will not be attending this school after this school year ends. Worst mistake ever to have my children attend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2012

I would not recommend this school to anyone. I have had nothing but bad experience here. My child will not be going back to this school. Teacher, Principle, Vice Principle are all rude. The nicest people at the school are the office staff and the children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2011

I really like Mary McArthur. The staff is very nice and I love how they do things there. I will be sending all of my kids to Mary McArthur.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2010

My child has gone here since 1st grade. With the exception of a few teachers, the teachers care and are willing to help a child and teach them what needs to be taught. The principal however is another story. If you have any issue with a teacher, you and your child are in the wrong without exception. You and your child are aways the ones making false accusations. She will talk down to you, belittle you and treat you as though you are the child. Look at the ratings, they aren't showing all of the reviews, there is a reason for it. Stay away from Lola Williams and you will go by smoothly if you get the right teacher. Best suggestion, rather than approaching her, go to the school board. You will not get results by going to her.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2010

We love Mary McArthur Elementary School. On a daily basis our daughter is excited to go to school. Everyone that works at the school has a desire to see each child excel to the best of their ability. The curriculum is consistent throughout the school; the only difference is in the teaching styles and creativity they each bring. The atmosphere throughout the day is consistently positive, and motivating.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2008

My daughter has been going to Mary Mcarthur since kindergarten.She is now in 2nd grade, and we love this school. Everyone teachers, staff etc. are wonderful. They constantly push the kids to be better and to learn as much as they can
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
59%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
45%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students83%
Female77%
Male88%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities69%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English84%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female77%
Male66%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities23%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English71%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities56%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English84%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Female60%
Male50%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled students61%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English56%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracial56%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English83%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female71%
Male60%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiency20%
Proficient in English68%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency20%
Proficient in English81%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 41% 26%
White 35% 53%
Hispanic 11% 13%
Two or more races 8% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 2%
Asian 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • School of Distinction 2003-2004 (2003)

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Hearing impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00am
School end time
  • 2:30pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Lola Williams
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (910) 426-0756

Programs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Hearing impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
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Parent involvement
  • Parent can participate in arts night, curriculum night, pta, writing night, math night, a+ night, volunteer in classrooms, etc.
More from this school
  • Mary McArthur is a school of choice in Cumberland County. We focus on arts integration with an emphasis on thematic units throughout the school year as well as multiple intelligences.
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3809 Village Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28304
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Phone: (910) 424-2206

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