Summary:
The city of Murfreesboro, Arkansas is home to two schools: Murfreesboro Elementary School and Murfreesboro High School, both part of the South Pike County School District. While both schools face socioeconomic challenges with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, the data reveals a stark contrast in their academic performance.
Murfreesboro High School stands out as the clear standout, ranking 58th out of 305 Arkansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school consistently outperforms the state and district averages on ACT Aspire tests, particularly in English Language Arts, with 74% of 10th graders proficient or better compared to 54.4% statewide. Additionally, the high school benefits from a lower student-teacher ratio of 7.6, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.
In contrast, Murfreesboro Elementary School ranks 201st out of 497 elementary schools in the state, though it still performs above the state and district averages in many subject areas. The elementary school spends $9,988 per student, compared to $10,792 per student at the high school, which may be a factor in the performance gap. Both schools struggle with Mathematics proficiency, an area that could benefit from targeted improvement efforts.
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