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Central Park At Morning Star

1400 Sw Liberty Ave
Bentonville, AR 72712
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Top 10%
Tel: (479) 696-3200
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Central Park At Morning Star serves 768 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Central Park At Morning Star placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Park At Morning Star ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Central Park At Morning Star's student population of 768 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
768 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Park At Morning Star is ranked within the top 10% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Central Park At Morning Star is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 993 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
14%
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Black
2%
20%
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White
68%
60%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Park At Morning Star and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Bentonville School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Park At Morning Star's ranking?

Central Park At Morning Star ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Central Park At Morning Star?

768 students attend Central Park At Morning Star.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Central Park At Morning Star students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Park At Morning Star?

Central Park At Morning Star has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Central Park At Morning Star offer ?

Central Park At Morning Star offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4

What school district is Central Park At Morning Star part of?

Central Park At Morning Star is part of Bentonville School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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