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#2608 of 2,648 schools in NC

Mariam Boyd Elementary

Elementary School · Warren County Schools · Warrenton, NC

A Warren County Schools elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

203 Cousin Lucy's Lane, Warrenton, NC 27589

  • Math 24% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 26% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.4% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-39.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.2 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$17,499
Chronic Absenteeism49.2%

Students at Mariam Boyd Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency26%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
18%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mariam Boyd Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,392/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,878

Median home value

$99,700

Median rent

$830/mo

College educated

16.2%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

21.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27589; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Norlina Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–123.5 mi16Compare →
Northside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–54.5 mi309Compare →
Vaughan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–5Not available157Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Warren County Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$17,499NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mariam Boyd Elementary is listed in Warren County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mariam Boyd Elementary

Mariam Boyd Elementary is a public elementary school in Warrenton, NC, part of Warren County Schools, serving approximately 325 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,608 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mariam Boyd Elementary

What grades does Mariam Boyd Elementary serve?

Mariam Boyd Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mariam Boyd Elementary?

Mariam Boyd Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariam Boyd Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Mariam Boyd Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mariam Boyd Elementary rank in NC?

Mariam Boyd Elementary ranks #2,608 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Mariam Boyd Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Mariam Boyd Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mariam Boyd Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mariam Boyd Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mariam Boyd Elementary a charter school?

No, Mariam Boyd Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mariam Boyd Elementary a Title I school?

No, Mariam Boyd Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mariam Boyd Elementary?

99.1% of students at Mariam Boyd Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
325
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Warren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.2%
Area population (ZIP 27589)
6,763
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
44.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27589; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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