Marvell High School
Tel:
(870)829-1351
- Marvell High School serves 172 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 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 40%.
Top Placements
Marvell High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Marvell High School's student population of 172 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 172 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marvell High School's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marvell High School is 0.10, 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 | #976 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 13% |
| Black | 95% | 21% |
| White | 5% | 60% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | MARVELL SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marvell High School is Barton High School (8.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Barton High School (8.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marvell Primary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marvell Marvell Primary School Grades: PK-6 | 218 students
0.0 miles
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870)829-2946 0.0 PK-6 218 - Barton Barton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 442 students
8.5 miles
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870)572-3984 8.5 PK-6 442 - Barton Barton High School Grades: 7-12 | 388 students
8.5 miles
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870)572-6867 8.5 7-12 388 - West Helena Eliza Miller Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 313 students
14.6 miles
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870)572-3705 14.6 4-6 313 - West Helena Central High School Grades: 7-12 | 633 students
16.5 miles
103 School Rd
West Helena, AR 72390
(870)572-6744 16.5 7-12 633
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