Mulberry High School

Summary:

Mulberry High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Mulberry, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 124 students. The school is part of the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools district, which is ranked 175 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Mulberry High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to nearby schools like Cedarville High School and Van Buren High School, its academic performance is generally lower. The school's test scores in subjects like English Language Arts and Algebra are below the state averages, with only 30.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 12.5% in Algebra, compared to state averages of 33.8% and 26.8%, respectively. Additionally, Mulberry High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 104 out of 282 Arkansas high schools in 2018-2019 to 140 out of 305 in 2023-2024.

One notable factor at Mulberry High School is the high rate of economic disadvantage among its student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 37.69% to 100% free and reduced lunch rates. The school's high level of economic disadvantage may be contributing to the challenges in academic performance, and the school could benefit from a closer examination of its curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems to address these gaps and improve student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 203 W 5th St
       Mulberry, AR  72947


(479) 997-1363

District: Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,880 Help


Feeder schools for Mulberry High School:

Elementary:    Marvin Primary School
Middle:    Pleasant View Campus School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.4 Help
Number of students:  117

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Two or more races:
3.4%
Hispanic:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mulberry High School ranks better than 54.1% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.6%). (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 Mulberry High School is 5.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mulberry High School is $12,880.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mulberry High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mulberry High School 140th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Mulberry High School in the ranking list.)

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 Mulberry High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.63 193rd 232 16.8%
2007 26.70 202nd 258 21.7%
2008 24.19 207th 256 19.1%
2009 55.50 97th 261 62.8%
2010 55.78 96th 262 63.4%
2011 23.62 221st 266 16.9%
2012 27.96 216th 266 18.8%
2013 12.37 247th 271 8.9%
2014 19.08 235th 268 12.3%
2015 22.04 237th 267 11.2%
2016 50.08 127th 269 52.8%
2017 31.55 201st 264 23.9%
2018 48.60 149th 263 43.3%
2019 58.75 104th 282 63.1%
2021 40.82 186th 290 35.9%
2022 28.74 228th 282 19.1%
2023 42.47 179th 295 39.3%
2024 50.45 140th 305 54.1%
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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 Mulberry High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 196 0 1 3 6 n/a n/a 0 206
1989 212 n/a n/a 1 4 n/a n/a 0 217
1990 197 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1991 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1992 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1993 205 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1994 215 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1995 245 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 248
1996 245 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 248
1997 238 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1998 235 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1999 210 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2000 195 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 197
2001 191 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 195
2002 182 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 187
2003 182 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 187
2004 172 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2005 182 4 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 189
2006 148 4 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 158
2007 153 1 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 160
2008 108 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 112
2009 84 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2010 89 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 94
2011 84 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 91
2012 102 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 107
2013 89 1 1 1 3 0 0 0 95
2014 91 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 93
2015 82 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 84
2016 69 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 72
2017 79 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 83
2018 91 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 93
2019 98 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 104
2020 121 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 126
2021 119 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 124
2022 118 1 0 1 2 0 4 0 126
2023 116 1 0 3 0 0 4 0 124
2024 108 0 0 3 2 0 4 0 117

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 Mulberry High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 206 15.3 13.4 n/a
1989 217 19.0 11.4 n/a
1990 197 18.0 10.9 23.4
1991 199 14.9 13.3 23.6
1992 187 15.0 12.4 23
1993 206 15.7 13.1 22.8
1994 216 16.2 13.3 22.2
1995 248 16.6 14.9 22.2
1996 248 16.6 14.9 22.2
1997 242 16.6 14.6 29.8
1998 239 16.6 14.4 18.8
1999 214 9.0 23.8 25.7
2000 197 17.0 11.6 40.1
2001 195 21.0 9.3 43.1
2002 187 16.0 11.7 41.7
2003 187 16.0 11.7 41.7
2004 176 17.0 10.4 43.2
2005 189 18.0 10.5 55
2006 158 18.0 8.8 55.1
2007 160 22.0 7.3 71.3
2008 112 19.0 5.9 43.8
2009 87 17.0 5.1 70.1
2010 94 15.2 5.8 64.9
2011 91 10.2 8.8 63.7
2012 107 9.2 11.6 68.2
2013 95 8.8 10.7 68.4
2014 93 10.5 8.8 72
2015 84 9.0 9.3 56
2016 72 11.0 6.5 100
2017 83 12.7 6.5 59
2018 93 11.9 7.7 69.9
2019 104 23.6 4.3 100
2020 126 17.9 7.0 100
2021 124 19.5 6.3 100
2022 126 24.8 5.0 100
2023 124 15.5 7.9 100
2024 117 21.5 5.4 100

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 Mulberry High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 206 15.3 13.4 n/a
1989 217 19.0 11.4 n/a
1990 197 18.0 10.9 23.4
1991 199 14.9 13.3 23.6
1992 187 15.0 12.4 23
1993 206 15.7 13.1 22.8
1994 216 16.2 13.3 22.2
1995 248 16.6 14.9 22.2
1996 248 16.6 14.9 22.2
1997 242 16.6 14.6 29.8
1998 239 16.6 14.4 18.8
1999 214 9.0 23.8 25.7
2000 197 17.0 11.6 40.1
2001 195 21.0 9.3 43.1
2002 187 16.0 11.7 41.7
2003 187 16.0 11.7 41.7
2004 176 17.0 10.4 43.2
2005 189 18.0 10.5 55
2006 158 18.0 8.8 55.1
2007 160 22.0 7.3 71.3
2008 112 19.0 5.9 43.8
2009 87 17.0 5.1 70.1
2010 94 15.2 5.8 64.9
2011 91 10.2 8.8 63.7
2012 107 9.2 11.6 68.2
2013 95 8.8 10.7 68.4
2014 93 10.5 8.8 72
2015 84 9.0 9.3 56
2016 72 11.0 6.5 100
2017 83 12.7 6.5 59
2018 93 11.9 7.7 69.9
2019 104 23.6 4.3 100
2020 126 17.9 7.0 100
2021 124 19.5 6.3 100
2022 126 24.8 5.0 100
2023 124 15.5 7.9 100
2024 117 21.5 5.4 100

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 Mulberry High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,674 (13.0%) $11,206 (87.0%) $12,880

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mulberry High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 104th of 282 High schoolsRanks 179th of 295 High schools
 23.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English (Mulberry High School)66.748.5
 18.2%
   9th Grade English (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)66.748.5
 18.2%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Mulberry High School)33.318.2
 15.1%
   9th Grade Math (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)33.318.2
 15.1%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Mulberry High School)3030.3
 0.3%
   9th Grade Science (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)3030.3
 0.3%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Mulberry High School)4039.4
 0.6%
   9th Grade Reading (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)4039.4
 0.6%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Mulberry High School)60.852.2
 8.6%
   10th Grade English (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)60.852.2
 8.6%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Mulberry High School)17.38.6
 8.7%
   10th Grade Math (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)17.38.6
 8.7%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Mulberry High School)43.430.4
 13%
   10th Grade Science (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)43.430.4
 13%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Mulberry High School)39.117.3
 21.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)39.117.3
 21.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mulberry High School)20.87.9
 12.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)20.87.9
 12.9%
11th Grade English (Mulberry High School)54.244.7
 9.5%
   11th Grade English (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)54.244.7
 9.5%
11th Grade Reading (Mulberry High School)37.518.4
 19.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)37.518.4
 19.1%
11th Grade Science (Mulberry High School)8.313.2
 4.9%
   11th Grade Science (Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools)8.313.2
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students104124
 19.2%
African American01
American Indian30
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White98116
 18.4%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mulberry High School

Students at Mulberry High School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Mulberry High School ranks 140th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 117 students attended Mulberry High School.

Mulberry High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Marvin Primary School
Middle : Pleasant View Campus 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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