Marked Tree School District

406 St Francis St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2026-27 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
1,099 Schools
# Students
537 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
39,166 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.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#182 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
39%
31%
40%
27%
36%
85%
88%
(2022-23)
41%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $12,999. 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 $12,910. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,132
$12,999
Spending / Student
$14,020
$12,910

Best Marked Tree School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marked Tree Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
703 Normandy
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
406 St. Francis
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 $12,910. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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