Emerson High School
Tel:
(870)547-2862
- Emerson High School serves 125 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Emerson High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Emerson High School's student population of 125 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 125 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Emerson High School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Emerson High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #231 out of 999 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 13% |
| Black | 22% | 21% |
| White | 73% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Emerson-taylor School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Emerson High School is Magnolia Junior High School (12.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Magnolia Junior High School (12.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Emerson Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Emerson Emerson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 178 students
0.3 miles
508 W Main
Emerson, AR 71740
(870)547-2218 0.3 K-6 178 - Magnolia Walker Pre-k Center Grades: PK | 101 students
10.6 miles
655 Hwy 79 S
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870)234-8827 10.6 PK 101 - Magnolia Central Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 612 students
12.0 miles
456 E North St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870)234-4911 12.0 4-6 612 - Magnolia East Side Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 924 students
12.0 miles
1310 Hollensworth St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870)234-5611 12.0 K-3 924 - Magnolia Magnolia Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 613 students
12.0 miles
540 E North St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870)234-2206 12.0 7-9 613
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