Serving 99 students in grades 7-12, Marvell-elaine High 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marvell High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Marvell, AR, encompassing approximately 607.7 square miles. The area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 22.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 43.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marvell-elaine High School's student population of 99 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
99 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marvell-elaine High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marvell-elaine High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#986 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
93%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marvell-elaine High School's ranking?
Marvell-elaine High School is ranked #986 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Marvell-elaine High School often compared to?
Marvell-elaine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barton High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marvell-elaine High School?
The graduation rate of Marvell-elaine High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Marvell-elaine High School?
99 students attend Marvell-elaine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Marvell-elaine High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marvell-elaine High School?
Marvell-elaine High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marvell-elaine High School offer ?
Marvell-elaine High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marvell-elaine High School part of?
Marvell-elaine High School is part of Marvell Elaine School District.
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