Cutter-Morning Star High School

Summary:

Cutter-Morning Star High School is a public high school located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 334 students. The school is part of the Cutter-Morning Star School District, which is ranked 166 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cutter-Morning Star High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average and nearby schools like Lakeside High School and Magnet Cove High School in academic assessments. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, but a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. Additionally, the school's spending per student is lower than some nearby schools, such as Malvern High School and Mountain Pine High School.

Despite the challenges faced by Cutter-Morning Star High School, the school's low student-teacher ratio and the availability of nearby high-performing schools suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement. By closely examining the school's practices, identifying areas for growth, and potentially learning from the successes of neighboring schools, Cutter-Morning Star High School could potentially enhance its academic performance and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 2801 Spring Street
       Hot Springs, AR  71901


(501) 262-1220

District: Cutter-Morning Star School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,365 Help


Feeder schools for Cutter-Morning Star High School:

Elementary:    Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.9%
Hispanic:
11.7%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.6% Help


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Compare Details Cutter-Morning Star High School ranks worse than 64.2% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cutter-Morning Star High School ranks worse than 76.4% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.9%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cutter-Morning Star High School is 8.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cutter-Morning Star High School is $9,365.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cutter-Morning Star High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Cutter-Morning Star High School 215th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Cutter-Morning Star High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Cutter-Morning Star High School 233rd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Cutter-Morning Star High School in the ranking list.)

Cutter-Morning Star School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cutter-Morning Star School District 166th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cutter-Morning Star High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 25.31 172nd 208 17.3%
2006 20.82 181st 206 12.1%
2007 53.55 113th 225 49.8%
2008 50.22 132nd 223 40.8%
2009 46.26 154th 240 35.8%
2010 49.66 146th 254 42.5%
2011 37.79 191st 264 27.7%
2012 49.62 163rd 265 38.5%
2013 39.00 197th 278 29.1%
2014 36.12 208th 280 25.7%
2015 49.39 128th 275 53.5%
2016 45.54 181st 312 42.0%
2017 44.55 189th 315 40.0%
2018 37.57 217th 318 31.8%
2019 22.22 267th 319 16.3%
2021 30.79 250th 330 24.2%
2022 19.83 274th 318 13.8%
2023 25.56 266th 330 19.4%
2024 39.03 215th 335 35.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cutter-Morning Star High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 5.36 223rd 232 3.9%
2007 6.92 243rd 258 5.8%
2008 14.20 227th 256 11.3%
2009 32.70 196th 261 24.9%
2010 39.40 177th 262 32.4%
2011 52.06 124th 266 53.4%
2012 46.83 152nd 266 42.9%
2013 45.11 158th 271 41.7%
2014 44.91 163rd 268 39.2%
2015 52.28 89th 267 66.7%
2016 47.92 140th 269 48.0%
2017 51.66 128th 264 51.5%
2018 50.99 131st 263 50.2%
2019 49.52 154th 282 45.4%
2021 29.50 225th 290 22.4%
2022 31.44 218th 282 22.7%
2023 28.70 231st 295 21.7%
2024 30.22 233rd 305 23.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cutter-Morning Star High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 210 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1989 225 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 225
1990 217 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1991 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1992 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1993 223 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1994 250 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 246 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1996 246 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1997 248 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1998 251 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1999 244 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2000 236 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 243
2001 237 6 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 247
2002 286 5 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 297
2003 286 5 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 297
2004 274 11 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 299
2005 297 10 2 16 3 n/a n/a 0 328
2006 332 14 6 18 5 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 317 10 7 19 7 n/a n/a 0 360
2008 317 11 4 27 7 n/a n/a 0 366
2009 323 8 4 26 7 n/a n/a 0 368
2010 300 6 3 28 5 1 0 0 343
2011 265 11 5 25 8 1 1 0 316
2012 228 10 1 24 5 0 7 0 275
2013 227 10 0 25 5 1 11 0 279
2014 232 11 0 21 5 1 13 0 283
2015 232 9 0 25 3 1 9 0 279
2016 229 8 4 22 5 1 18 0 287
2017 228 8 0 21 4 1 15 0 277
2018 237 6 0 23 3 1 17 0 287
2019 251 6 2 21 4 0 19 0 303
2020 263 10 1 22 4 0 23 0 323
2021 245 10 4 34 4 0 24 0 321
2022 250 9 4 38 5 0 25 0 331
2023 250 14 4 39 7 0 20 0 334

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cutter-Morning Star High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 210 15.2 13.8 n/a
1989 225 20.0 11.2 n/a
1990 217 18.0 12.0 22.6
1991 232 14.6 15.8 25
1992 235 13.8 17.0 28.1
1993 224 14.8 15.1 27.2
1994 256 15.3 16.7 20.7
1995 254 15.2 16.7 25.2
1996 254 15.2 16.7 25.2
1997 252 14.9 16.9 19.8
1998 257 14.9 17.2 19.8
1999 249 10.7 23.3 26.1
2000 243 23.0 10.6 33.7
2001 247 25.0 9.9 33.6
2002 297 23.0 12.9 54.5
2003 297 23.0 12.9 54.5
2004 299 23.0 13.0 51.2
2005 328 22.0 14.9 48.8
2006 375 27.0 13.9 50.4
2007 360 27.0 13.3 55
2008 366 28.0 13.1 54.6
2009 368 30.0 12.3 53.3
2010 343 31.5 11.4 56.9
2011 316 30.1 10.4 56.6
2012 275 29.7 9.2 61.1
2013 279 20.6 13.5 66.7
2014 283 24.1 11.7 64.7
2015 279 27.0 10.3 71.3
2016 287 30.0 9.5 72.5
2017 277 31.4 8.7 31.8
2018 287 31.4 9.1 34.5
2019 303 31.9 9.4 70
2020 323 48.2 6.6 71.8
2021 321 37.5 8.5 61.7
2022 331 34.6 9.5 66.2
2023 334 39.5 8.4 71.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cutter-Morning Star High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 210 15.2 13.8 n/a
1989 225 20.0 11.2 n/a
1990 217 18.0 12.0 22.6
1991 232 14.6 15.8 25
1992 235 13.8 17.0 28.1
1993 224 14.8 15.1 27.2
1994 256 15.3 16.7 20.7
1995 254 15.2 16.7 25.2
1996 254 15.2 16.7 25.2
1997 252 14.9 16.9 19.8
1998 257 14.9 17.2 19.8
1999 249 10.7 23.3 26.1
2000 243 23.0 10.6 33.7
2001 247 25.0 9.9 33.6
2002 297 23.0 12.9 54.5
2003 297 23.0 12.9 54.5
2004 299 23.0 13.0 51.2
2005 328 22.0 14.9 48.8
2006 375 27.0 13.9 50.4
2007 360 27.0 13.3 55
2008 366 28.0 13.1 54.6
2009 368 30.0 12.3 53.3
2010 343 31.5 11.4 56.9
2011 316 30.1 10.4 56.6
2012 275 29.7 9.2 61.1
2013 279 20.6 13.5 66.7
2014 283 24.1 11.7 64.7
2015 279 27.0 10.3 71.3
2016 287 30.0 9.5 72.5
2017 277 31.4 8.7 31.8
2018 287 31.4 9.1 34.5
2019 303 31.9 9.4 70
2020 323 48.2 6.6 71.8
2021 321 37.5 8.5 61.7
2022 331 34.6 9.5 66.2
2023 334 39.5 8.4 71.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cutter-Morning Star High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $959 (10.2%) $8,405 (89.7%) $9,365

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cutter-Morning Star High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 267th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 266th of 330 Middle schools
 3.1%
Ranks 154th of 282 High schoolsRanks 231st of 295 High schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Cutter-Morning Star High School)70.775.5
 4.8%
   7th Grade English (Cutter-Morning Star School District)70.775.5
 4.8%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Cutter-Morning Star High School)17.122.5
 5.4%
   7th Grade Math (Cutter-Morning Star School District)17.122.5
 5.4%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Cutter-Morning Star High School)36.630.6
 6%
   7th Grade Science (Cutter-Morning Star School District)36.630.6
 6%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Cutter-Morning Star High School)26.820.4
 6.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Cutter-Morning Star School District)26.820.4
 6.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Cutter-Morning Star High School)62.954.5
 8.4%
   8th Grade English (Cutter-Morning Star School District)62.954.5
 8.4%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Cutter-Morning Star High School)22.215.9
 6.3%
   8th Grade Math (Cutter-Morning Star School District)22.215.9
 6.3%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Cutter-Morning Star High School)2618.1
 7.9%
   8th Grade Science (Cutter-Morning Star School District)2618.1
 7.9%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Cutter-Morning Star High School)46.340.9
 5.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Cutter-Morning Star School District)46.340.9
 5.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Cutter-Morning Star High School)64.442.3
 22.1%
   9th Grade English (Cutter-Morning Star School District)64.442.3
 22.1%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Cutter-Morning Star High School)221.9
 20.1%
   9th Grade Math (Cutter-Morning Star School District)221.9
 20.1%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Cutter-Morning Star High School)32.29.6
 22.6%
   9th Grade Science (Cutter-Morning Star School District)32.29.6
 22.6%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Cutter-Morning Star High School)33.921.2
 12.7%
   9th Grade Reading (Cutter-Morning Star School District)33.921.2
 12.7%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Cutter-Morning Star High School)4659
 13%
   10th Grade English (Cutter-Morning Star School District)4659
 13%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Cutter-Morning Star High School)188.9
 9.1%
   10th Grade Math (Cutter-Morning Star School District)188.9
 9.1%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Cutter-Morning Star High School)3217.8
 14.2%
   10th Grade Science (Cutter-Morning Star School District)3217.8
 14.2%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Cutter-Morning Star High School)3633.9
 2.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Cutter-Morning Star School District)3633.9
 2.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Cutter-Morning Star High School)20.58.2
 12.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Cutter-Morning Star School District)20.58.2
 12.3%
11th Grade English (Cutter-Morning Star High School)4128.6
 12.4%
   11th Grade English (Cutter-Morning Star School District)4128.6
 12.4%
11th Grade Reading (Cutter-Morning Star High School)35.920.4
 15.5%
   11th Grade Reading (Cutter-Morning Star School District)35.920.4
 15.5%
11th Grade Science (Cutter-Morning Star High School)25.610.2
 15.4%
   11th Grade Science (Cutter-Morning Star School District)25.610.2
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students303334
 10.2%
African American614
 133.3%
American Indian47
 75%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic2139
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White251250
 0.4%
Two or More Races1920
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70%71.6%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cutter-Morning Star High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended Cutter-Morning Star High School.

Students at Cutter-Morning Star High School are 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Cutter-Morning Star High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School

Cutter-Morning Star High School ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Arkansas high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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