At a glance
Reported students
1,277
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
681
Marvin Ridge Middle: 1,277 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
20:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,405
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.3:1
What the reported data says about Marvin Ridge Middle
Marvin Ridge Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Waxhaw. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Union County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,277 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, above the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.6%) and Asian (26.9%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Marvin Ridge Middle
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.96 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 4.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.08
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.6%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black4.5%
- Asian26.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Union County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cuthbertson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,323 reported students
Weddington Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,324 reported students
Porter Ridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,447 reported students
Piedmont Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
980 reported students
Sun Valley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
909 reported students
Parkwood Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
879 reported students
Public schools near Marvin Ridge Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuthbertson Middle Middle · Union County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,323 | 3 mi |
| Indian Land Intermediate Middle · Lancaster 01 | 05–06 | 1,181 | 3.7 mi |
| Indian Land Middle Middle · Lancaster 01 | 07–08 | 1,102 | 3.8 mi |
| Weddington Middle Middle · Union County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,324 | 4.5 mi |
| Community House Middle Middle · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 06–08 | 1,425 | 4.7 mi |
| Jay M. Robinson Middle Middle · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 06–08 | 1,333 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Marvin Ridge Middle
What grades does Marvin Ridge Middle serve?
Marvin Ridge Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Union County Public Schools.
How many students attend Marvin Ridge Middle?
Marvin Ridge Middle reported 1,277 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,405 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Marvin Ridge Middle?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 1,277 students and 63.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Marvin Ridge Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Marvin Ridge Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Union County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Marvin Ridge Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
4.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Marvin Ridge Middle in?
Marvin Ridge Middle is part of Union County Public Schools, based in Monroe, NC, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Marvin Ridge Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cuthbertson Middle (3 mi), Indian Land Intermediate (3.7 mi), Indian Land Middle (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.