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Marmaduke School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 648 students in Marmaduke School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Marmaduke School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
648 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marmaduke School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.3%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
97%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,917 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,395 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$9 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,917
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,395
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Marmaduke School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marmaduke Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2711
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2711
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Marmaduke High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2723
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2723
Gr: 7-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marmaduke School District?
Marmaduke School District manages 2 public schools serving 648 students.
What is the rank of Marmaduke School District?
Marmaduke School District is ranked #74 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marmaduke School District?
97% of Marmaduke School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marmaduke School District?
Marmaduke School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Marmaduke School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,395 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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