Serving 126 students in grades 6-8, Marked Tree Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
31%
20%
White
65%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Marked Tree Middle School?
126 students attend Marked Tree Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Marked Tree Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marked Tree Middle School?
Marked Tree Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marked Tree Middle School offer ?
Marked Tree Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marked Tree Middle School part of?
Marked Tree Middle School is part of Marked Tree School District.
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