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Alma Primary School vs. Marvin Primary School

Should you attend Alma Primary School or Marvin Primary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Alma Primary School
1600 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921
Marvin Primary School
1319 N Main St
Mulberry, AR 72947
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Marvin Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Overview
Alma Primary School serves 664 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Marvin Primary 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-2
K-4
Total Students
664 students
145 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alma Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marvin Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alma Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marvin Primary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alma Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marvin Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alma Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alma School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#611 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marvin Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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30-39%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marvin Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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30-39%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marvin Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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20-29%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marvin Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alma Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Marvin Primary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
206
35
Grade 1 Students
229
24
Grade 2 Students
229
27
Grade 3 Students
-
29
Grade 4 Students
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30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alma Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Marvin Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alma Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marvin Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alma Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marvin Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alma Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marvin Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% White
81%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alma Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marvin Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alma Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marvin Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alma Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alma School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marvin Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alma Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alma School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marvin Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alma Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alma School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marvin Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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