Marked Tree Elementary School

Summary:

Marked Tree Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Marked Tree, Arkansas, with 296 students. The school is part of the Marked Tree School District, which is ranked 167 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marked Tree Elementary School consistently underperforms the state average in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.3% of students were proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 33.8%. The school also has very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 74.32% to 85.97% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite spending more per student ($9,974 in 2018-2019) than many of the nearby schools, Marked Tree Elementary's academic performance remains significantly lower, suggesting that higher spending alone does not necessarily translate to better educational outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, Marked Tree Elementary consistently underperforms. For instance, in 2023-2024, Rivercrest Elementary (40.2% proficient in ELA) and Tyronza Elementary (34.2% proficient in ELA) both outperformed Marked Tree Elementary (22.3% proficient in ELA). Additionally, Marked Tree Elementary's performance has declined over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 226 out of 485 schools in 2016-2017 to 372 out of 497 schools in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 703 Normandy St
       Marked Tree, AR  72365


(501) 358-2214

District: Marked Tree School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
372nd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,974 Help


Students who attend Marked Tree Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Marked Tree High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.5%
African American:
28.0%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marked Tree Elementary School ranks worse than 74.8% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.5%), African American (28%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marked Tree Elementary School is 13. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marked Tree Elementary School is $9,974.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Marked Tree Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marked Tree School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marked Tree School District 167th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marked Tree Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 21.90 348th 411 15.3%
2006 17.51 350th 402 12.9%
2007 38.40 313th 440 28.9%
2008 27.80 349th 439 20.5%
2009 38.37 319th 445 28.3%
2010 49.11 285th 457 37.6%
2011 42.35 325th 471 31.0%
2012 59.13 230th 468 50.9%
2013 49.38 293rd 476 38.4%
2014 42.11 330th 471 29.9%
2015 48.57 228th 466 51.1%
2016 43.55 314th 494 36.4%
2017 53.63 226th 485 53.4%
2018 39.13 326th 480 32.1%
2019 51.20 269th 488 44.9%
2021 47.84 286th 496 42.3%
2022 47.83 282nd 487 42.1%
2023 35.92 346th 492 29.7%
2024 30.77 372nd 497 25.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Marked Tree Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 395 203 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1989 397 185 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 587
1990 366 193 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1991 368 173 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1992 354 162 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1993 319 179 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1994 329 204 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1995 326 178 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 326 178 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 337 193 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1998 284 171 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1999 265 180 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2000 271 165 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2001 251 130 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2002 237 131 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 237 131 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 247 113 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 244 114 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2006 246 114 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2007 271 120 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2008 264 117 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2009 257 107 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2010 238 115 0 6 0 0 0 0 359
2011 199 110 0 8 0 0 0 0 317
2012 208 113 0 6 0 0 0 0 327
2013 177 102 1 4 0 0 0 0 284
2014 183 103 0 4 0 0 0 0 290
2015 185 94 0 3 0 0 0 0 282
2016 210 109 0 4 0 0 0 0 323
2017 185 92 0 4 0 0 0 0 281
2018 173 86 0 7 0 0 0 0 266
2019 163 74 0 7 0 0 4 0 248
2020 178 84 0 9 0 0 8 0 279
2021 178 83 0 7 0 0 10 0 278
2022 177 81 2 17 0 0 17 0 294
2023 179 83 2 17 0 0 15 0 296

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 Marked Tree Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 598 33.0 18.1 n/a
1989 587 34.0 17.2 n/a
1990 563 33.0 17.0 54.4
1991 546 33.9 16.1 56
1992 522 31.1 16.7 57.5
1993 503 30.0 16.8 54.3
1994 539 32.6 16.5 64.4
1995 508 30.0 16.9 64.4
1996 508 30.0 16.9 64.4
1997 533 28.9 18.4 58.3
1998 463 28.9 16.0 62.9
1999 453 28.4 16.0 71.1
2000 441 35.0 12.6 74.1
2001 387 31.0 12.5 69.8
2002 384 29.0 13.2 66.4
2003 384 29.0 13.2 66.4
2004 375 31.0 12.1 71.5
2005 373 28.0 13.3 68.9
2006 371 28.0 13.3 73
2007 398 35.0 11.4 86.2
2008 388 37.0 10.5 76.3
2009 370 27.0 13.7 74.3
2010 359 32.2 11.9 77.7
2011 317 23.8 13.2 77.3
2012 327 21.3 15.3 76.8
2013 284 19.3 14.6 76.1
2014 290 22.9 12.6 79.7
2015 282 21.0 13.4 82.6
2016 323 20.0 16.1 82.7
2017 281 17.7 15.7 29.9
2018 266 19.1 13.9 36.1
2019 248 15.6 15.8 82.3
2020 279 17.8 15.6 87.8
2021 278 17.7 15.6 86
2022 294 17.8 16.5 83
2023 296 22.6 13.0 74.3

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 Marked Tree Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 598 33.0 18.1 n/a
1989 587 34.0 17.2 n/a
1990 563 33.0 17.0 54.4
1991 546 33.9 16.1 56
1992 522 31.1 16.7 57.5
1993 503 30.0 16.8 54.3
1994 539 32.6 16.5 64.4
1995 508 30.0 16.9 64.4
1996 508 30.0 16.9 64.4
1997 533 28.9 18.4 58.3
1998 463 28.9 16.0 62.9
1999 453 28.4 16.0 71.1
2000 441 35.0 12.6 74.1
2001 387 31.0 12.5 69.8
2002 384 29.0 13.2 66.4
2003 384 29.0 13.2 66.4
2004 375 31.0 12.1 71.5
2005 373 28.0 13.3 68.9
2006 371 28.0 13.3 73
2007 398 35.0 11.4 86.2
2008 388 37.0 10.5 76.3
2009 370 27.0 13.7 74.3
2010 359 32.2 11.9 77.7
2011 317 23.8 13.2 77.3
2012 327 21.3 15.3 76.8
2013 284 19.3 14.6 76.1
2014 290 22.9 12.6 79.7
2015 282 21.0 13.4 82.6
2016 323 20.0 16.1 82.7
2017 281 17.7 15.7 29.9
2018 266 19.1 13.9 36.1
2019 248 15.6 15.8 82.3
2020 279 17.8 15.6 87.8
2021 278 17.7 15.6 86
2022 294 17.8 16.5 83
2023 296 22.6 13.0 74.3

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 Marked Tree Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,351 (23.6%) $7,623 (76.4%) $9,974

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marked Tree Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 269th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 346th of 492 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Marked Tree Elementary School)81.347.2
 34.1%
   3rd Grade English (Marked Tree School District)81.347.2
 34.1%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Marked Tree Elementary School)56.327.8
 28.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Marked Tree School District)56.327.8
 28.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Marked Tree Elementary School)37.619.5
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Science (Marked Tree School District)37.619.5
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Marked Tree Elementary School)40.611.2
 29.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Marked Tree School District)40.611.2
 29.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Marked Tree Elementary School)62.546.9
 15.6%
   4th Grade English (Marked Tree School District)62.546.9
 15.6%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Marked Tree Elementary School)68.840.6
 28.2%
   4th Grade Math (Marked Tree School District)68.840.6
 28.2%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Marked Tree Elementary School)43.821.9
 21.9%
   4th Grade Science (Marked Tree School District)43.821.9
 21.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Marked Tree Elementary School)5034.4
 15.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Marked Tree School District)5034.4
 15.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Marked Tree Elementary School)66.762.8
 3.9%
   5th Grade English (Marked Tree School District)66.762.8
 3.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Marked Tree Elementary School)55.537.3
 18.2%
   5th Grade Math (Marked Tree School District)55.537.3
 18.2%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Marked Tree Elementary School)30.629.4
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Marked Tree School District)30.629.4
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Marked Tree Elementary School)30.627.4
 3.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Marked Tree School District)30.627.4
 3.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students248296
 19.4%
African American7483
 12.2%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic717
 142.9%
Pacific Islander00
White163179
 9.8%
Two or More Races415
 275%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.3%74.3%
 7.9%


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Students who attend Marked Tree Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Marked Tree High School

Students at Marked Tree Elementary School are 60% White, 28% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Marked Tree Elementary School ranks 372nd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended Marked Tree Elementary School.


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