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Emerson High School

400 Church St
Emerson, AR 71740

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Emerson High School serves 139 students in grades 7-12.

Emerson High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 139 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emerson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Emerson High School's student population of 139 students has grown by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

139 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Emerson High School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Emerson High School is 0.49, 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

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State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#441 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Emerson High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emerson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emerson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Emerson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

22%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Emerson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

68%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Emerson High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.49

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Emerson High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥80%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Emerson High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

50%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Emerson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerson High School's ranking?

Emerson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What schools are Emerson High School often compared to?

Emerson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylor High School by visitors of our site.

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

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Emerson High School?

The graduation rate of Emerson High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Emerson High School?

139 students attend Emerson High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Emerson High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson High School?

Emerson High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Emerson High School offer ?

Emerson High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Emerson High School part of?

Emerson High School is part of Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 139 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education