Marmaduke School District

1010 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#71 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

41%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40%
36%
(21-22)
≥90%
88%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
25.3%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.62

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
19%
% White
97%
57%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% 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.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,224 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$9 MM
$7,337 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$14,917
$14,739

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,395
$14,969

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Marmaduke School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marmaduke Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2020 Greyhound Dr
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1010 Greyhound Dr
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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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