- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waxhaw, NC
Marvin Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marvin Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370462002904
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marvin Ridge Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Waxhaw · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marvin Ridge Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Ridge Middle ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Waxhaw, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462002904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Marvin Ridge Middle held near 1,309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.9 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 370462002904 · Waxhaw, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,277 enr · 20.6:1 · 3.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Marvin Ridge Middle held near 1,309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.9 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Marvin Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school
Marvin Ridge Middle
1,277 students
What this shows Marvin Ridge Middle reports 1,277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marvin Ridge Middle compares
Marvin Ridge Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 95% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,277 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,277
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Asian 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Marvin Ridge Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marvin Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marvin Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Waxhaw
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marvin Ridge Middle
How many students attend Marvin Ridge Middle?
Marvin Ridge Middle has 1,277 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waxhaw, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,358 (2022-23) → 1,309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin Ridge Middle is 20.6:1, which is 30% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marvin Ridge Middle?
3.4% of students at Marvin Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marvin Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Marvin Ridge Middle is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Waxhaw, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marvin Ridge Middle?
Marvin Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marvin Ridge Middle rank among public schools in Waxhaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Ridge Middle ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Waxhaw, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waxhaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Marvin Ridge Middle, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.