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Marked Tree School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 537 students in Marked Tree School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Marked Tree School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
537 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marked Tree School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
36%
19%
% White
52%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,132 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,020 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,132
$12,975
Spending / Student
$14,020
$12,887
Best Marked Tree School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marked Tree Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 Normandy
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2214
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Marked Tree High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 St. Francis
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2891
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2891
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marked Tree School District?
Marked Tree School District manages 2 public schools serving 537 students.
What is the rank of Marked Tree School District?
Marked Tree School District is ranked #176 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marked Tree School District?
52% of Marked Tree School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marked Tree School District?
Marked Tree School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Marked Tree School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,020 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
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