Marvell Primary School
Tel:
(870)829-2946
- Marvell Primary School serves 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Marvell Primary 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 20%)
School Overview
- Marvell Primary School's student population of 218 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 218 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marvell Primary School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marvell Primary School is 0.27, 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 | #793 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | 5% | 13% |
| Black | 85% | 21% |
| White | 9% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marvell School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marvell Primary School is Marvell High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marvell High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Barton Elementary School (8.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marvell Marvell High School Grades: 7-12 | 172 students
0.0 miles
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870)829-1351 0.0 7-12 172 - 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 Eliza Miller Primary School Grades: PK-3 | 475 students
14.6 miles
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870)572-3705 14.6 PK-3 475
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