Marvin Primary School

Summary:

Marvin Primary School is an elementary school located in Mulberry, Arkansas, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 185 students. The school is part of the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools district, which is ranked 175 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending more per student than nearby schools, Marvin Primary School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.8% of Marvin Primary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 33.8% statewide and 24.8% for the district. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 247 and 417 out of 487-497 Arkansas elementary schools over the past 10 years, and has maintained a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger during this time, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

Marvin Primary School's 100% free/reduced lunch rate indicates a high-poverty student population, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 47.22% to 74.53% free/reduced lunch. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.9 to 12.1 over the past 3 years, this does not appear to have a positive impact on student achievement, as the school still underperforms compared to the state and district averages. The nearby schools, while generally performing better than Marvin Primary, are also struggling, with most ranking in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, suggesting a broader challenge in the region that may require a more comprehensive, collaborative approach to address.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1319 N Main St
       Mulberry, AR  72947


(479) 997-1495

District: Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
310th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,222 Help


Students who attend Marvin Primary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pleasant View Campus School
High:    Mulberry High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  185

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.7%
Two or more races:
6.5%
Hispanic:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marvin Primary School ranks worse than 62.4% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), two or more races (6.5%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marvin Primary School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marvin Primary School is $11,222.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Marvin Primary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools 175th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marvin Primary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 18.29 359th 411 12.7%
2006 13.03 368th 402 8.5%
2007 26.88 359th 440 18.4%
2008 23.11 367th 439 16.4%
2009 15.67 397th 445 10.8%
2010 22.40 389th 457 14.9%
2011 4.37 456th 471 3.2%
2012 60.20 220th 468 53.0%
2013 58.56 222nd 476 53.4%
2014 38.01 350th 471 25.7%
2015 29.40 360th 466 22.7%
2016 28.24 395th 494 20.0%
2017 19.43 423rd 485 12.8%
2018 29.03 371st 480 22.7%
2019 34.22 355th 488 27.3%
2021 18.11 417th 496 15.9%
2022 37.29 332nd 487 31.8%
2023 53.04 247th 492 49.8%
2024 40.40 310th 497 37.6%
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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 Marvin Primary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 247 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1989 258 n/a 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 260
1990 269 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1991 244 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1992 254 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1993 256 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1994 268 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1995 284 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1996 284 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1997 276 0 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 285
1998 258 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 262
1999 267 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 270
2000 242 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 247
2001 220 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2002 186 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2003 186 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2004 177 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2005 194 1 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 199
2006 195 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 200
2007 179 2 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 189
2008 162 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 164
2009 143 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 146
2010 134 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 137
2011 149 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 150
2012 146 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 147
2013 128 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 131
2014 142 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 148
2015 159 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 164
2016 172 0 0 6 3 0 0 0 181
2017 183 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 189
2018 202 1 0 4 3 0 0 0 210
2019 201 0 0 4 3 0 6 0 214
2020 205 0 0 2 4 0 5 0 216
2021 173 0 0 3 3 0 10 0 189
2022 166 0 0 3 2 0 12 0 183
2023 166 0 0 5 2 0 12 0 185

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 Marvin Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 247 14.5 17.0 n/a
1989 260 18.0 14.4 n/a
1990 272 16.0 17.0 25.7
1991 247 14.7 16.8 26.7
1992 256 13.6 18.8 31.3
1993 263 13.5 19.5 33.5
1994 274 13.9 19.7 31.4
1995 284 16.7 17.0 33.1
1996 284 16.7 17.0 33.1
1997 285 15.7 18.2 35.8
1998 262 15.7 16.7 40.5
1999 270 14.8 18.2 51.9
2000 247 18.0 13.7 65.6
2001 223 15.0 14.9 61
2002 191 15.0 12.7 65.4
2003 191 15.0 12.7 65.4
2004 179 14.0 12.8 64.2
2005 199 18.0 11.1 70.4
2006 200 17.0 11.8 68.5
2007 189 23.0 8.2 79.9
2008 164 18.0 9.1 72.6
2009 146 16.0 9.1 78.1
2010 137 15.2 8.5 76.6
2011 150 13.4 11.1 84.7
2012 147 12.1 12.0 82.3
2013 131 13.3 9.8 77.9
2014 148 12.5 11.8 79.1
2015 164 13.0 12.6 83.5
2016 181 14.0 12.9 100
2017 189 16.7 11.3 64
2018 210 16.6 12.6 55.7
2019 214 16.9 12.6 100
2020 216 16.6 12.9 100
2021 189 17.2 10.9 100
2022 183 15.0 12.1 100
2023 185 15.4 11.9 100

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 Marvin Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 247 14.5 17.0 n/a
1989 260 18.0 14.4 n/a
1990 272 16.0 17.0 25.7
1991 247 14.7 16.8 26.7
1992 256 13.6 18.8 31.3
1993 263 13.5 19.5 33.5
1994 274 13.9 19.7 31.4
1995 284 16.7 17.0 33.1
1996 284 16.7 17.0 33.1
1997 285 15.7 18.2 35.8
1998 262 15.7 16.7 40.5
1999 270 14.8 18.2 51.9
2000 247 18.0 13.7 65.6
2001 223 15.0 14.9 61
2002 191 15.0 12.7 65.4
2003 191 15.0 12.7 65.4
2004 179 14.0 12.8 64.2
2005 199 18.0 11.1 70.4
2006 200 17.0 11.8 68.5
2007 189 23.0 8.2 79.9
2008 164 18.0 9.1 72.6
2009 146 16.0 9.1 78.1
2010 137 15.2 8.5 76.6
2011 150 13.4 11.1 84.7
2012 147 12.1 12.0 82.3
2013 131 13.3 9.8 77.9
2014 148 12.5 11.8 79.1
2015 164 13.0 12.6 83.5
2016 181 14.0 12.9 100
2017 189 16.7 11.3 64
2018 210 16.6 12.6 55.7
2019 214 16.9 12.6 100
2020 216 16.6 12.9 100
2021 189 17.2 10.9 100
2022 183 15.0 12.1 100
2023 185 15.4 11.9 100

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 Marvin Primary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,786 (24.8%) $8,436 (75.2%) $11,222

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marvin Primary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 355th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 247th of 492 Elementary schools
 22.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Marvin Primary School)64.848.4
 16.4%
   3rd Grade English (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)64.848.4
 16.4%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Marvin Primary School)35.151.6
 16.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)35.151.6
 16.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Marvin Primary School)21.635.5
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)21.635.5
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Marvin Primary School)24.332.3
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)24.332.3
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Marvin Primary School)7458.1
 15.9%
   4th Grade English (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)7458.1
 15.9%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Marvin Primary School)55.545.2
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)55.545.2
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Marvin Primary School)48.145.2
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)48.145.2
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Marvin Primary School)40.758.1
 17.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)40.758.1
 17.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students214185
 13.6%
African American00
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian00
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White201166
 17.4%
Two or More Races612
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Marvin Primary School

Marvin Primary School ranks 310th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 185 students attended Marvin Primary School.

Students at Marvin Primary School are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Marvin Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pleasant View Campus School
High : Mulberry High School


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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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