Serving 126 students in grades 6-8, Marked Tree Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
31%
19%
White
65%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Marked Tree Middle School?
126 students attend Marked Tree Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Marked Tree Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marked Tree Middle School?
Marked Tree Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marked Tree Middle School offer ?
Marked Tree Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marked Tree Middle School part of?
Marked Tree Middle School is part of Marked Tree School District.
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