Morrilton Junior High School

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Morrilton Junior High School ranks 53 rd of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Morrilton Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Morrilton, Arkansas, part of the South Conway County School District. With 370 students, the school consistently outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores across subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Morrilton Junior High School has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from #193 out of 315 Arkansas middle schools in 2016-2017 to #53 out of 335 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 100% free/reduced lunch rate indicates it serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, making its academic achievements even more noteworthy. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 12.8, suggests efficient resource allocation to support student learning.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Pottsville Junior High, Nemo Vista Middle, and Atkins Middle, Morrilton Junior High School often ranks higher in statewide assessments, indicating it is a model for effective education in the region. The school's consistent improvement over the years further demonstrates its commitment to providing a high-quality learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1400 Poor Farm Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110

(501) 354-9437

District: South Conway County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
53^rd of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,545

Students who attend Morrilton Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Morrilton Senior High School

Feeder schools for Morrilton Junior High School:

Elementary:	Morrilton Elementary School
	Morrilton Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 370

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.0%

African American:

18.4%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Morrilton Junior High School ranks better than 84.2% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67%), African American (18.4%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morrilton Junior High School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Morrilton Junior High School employs 28.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morrilton Junior High School is $10,545.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Morrilton Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Morrilton Junior High School 53^rd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Morrilton Junior High School in the ranking list.)

South Conway County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Conway County School District 82^nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Morrilton Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	40.67	136^th	208	34.6%
2006	48.42	117^th	206	43.2%
2007	41.08	160^th	225	28.9%
2008	43.18	153^rd	223	31.4%
2009	49.18	138^th	240	42.5%
2010	57.24	124^th	254	51.2%
2011	62.52	107^th	264	59.5%
2012	56.40	135^th	265	49.1%
2013	43.39	178^th	278	36.0%
2014	49.42	160^th	280	42.9%
2015	46.44	146^th	275	46.9%
2016	52.55	146^th	312	53.2%
2017	43.23	193^rd	315	38.7%
2018	48.37	173^rd	318	45.6%
2019	51.92	159^th	319	50.2%
2021	64.12	113^th	330	65.8%
2022	71.15	78^th	318	75.5%
2023	71.42	77^th	330	76.7%
2024	76.52	53^rd	335	84.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Morrilton Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	492	156	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	656
1996	492	156	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	656
1997	440	164	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	614
1998	424	152	2	14	2	n/a	n/a	594
1999	424	162	3	16	2	n/a	n/a	607
2000	417	167	2	15	3	n/a	n/a	604
2001	415	161	2	17	2	n/a	n/a	597
2002	420	163	2	22	1	n/a	n/a	608
2003	420	163	2	22	1	n/a	n/a	608
2004	413	158	2	19	1	n/a	n/a	593
2005	423	145	6	23	1	n/a	n/a	598
2006	281	99	2	16	1	n/a	n/a	399
2007	265	84	2	21	1	n/a	n/a	373
2008	233	81	5	16	2	n/a	n/a	337
2009	201	73	7	12	3	n/a	n/a	296
2010	224	88	3	19	3	3	0	340
2011	237	83	2	16	5	2	0	345
2012	239	69	3	15	4	0	1	331
2013	238	61	2	22	8	0	1	332
2014	263	67	1	23	6	0	0	360
2015	264	62	2	30	1	0	5	364
2016	223	52	4	23	1	0	13	316
2017	244	53	2	19	2	1	13	334
2018	260	44	1	23	1	0	12	341
2019	251	48	2	34	1	1	16	353
2020	249	60	2	34	1	0	17	363
2021	245	64	1	28	0	0	18	356
2022	259	72	0	32	1	1	12	377
2023	248	68	1	32	2	1	18	370

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 Morrilton Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	656	33.5	19.6	39.9
1996	656	33.5	19.6	39.9
1997	614	31.9	19.2	41.9
1998	594	31.9	18.6	42.4
1999	607	23.2	26.2	54.5
2000	604	42.0	14.4	55.8
2001	597	36.0	16.6	58
2002	608	35.0	17.4	62.5
2003	608	35.0	17.4	62.5
2004	593	40.0	14.8	61.7
2005	598	39.0	15.3	62
2006	399	32.0	12.5	57.6
2007	373	36.0	10.4	57.6
2008	337	37.0	9.1	59.6
2009	296	31.9	9.3	56.1
2010	340	34.2	9.7	60.6
2011	345	29.9	11.5	63.8
2012	331	27.5	12.0	66.8
2013	332	28.3	11.7	67.5
2014	360	26.6	13.5	65.8
2015	364	28.0	13.0	69.2
2016	316	27.0	11.7	71.2
2017	334	29.5	11.2	70.7
2018	341	30.2	11.2	67.7
2019	353	31.8	11.0	0
2020	363	27.4	13.2	100
2021	356	29.8	11.9	100
2022	377	30.5	12.3	100
2023	370	28.8	12.8	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 Morrilton Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	656	33.5	19.6	39.9
1996	656	33.5	19.6	39.9
1997	614	31.9	19.2	41.9
1998	594	31.9	18.6	42.4
1999	607	23.2	26.2	54.5
2000	604	42.0	14.4	55.8
2001	597	36.0	16.6	58
2002	608	35.0	17.4	62.5
2003	608	35.0	17.4	62.5
2004	593	40.0	14.8	61.7
2005	598	39.0	15.3	62
2006	399	32.0	12.5	57.6
2007	373	36.0	10.4	57.6
2008	337	37.0	9.1	59.6
2009	296	31.9	9.3	56.1
2010	340	34.2	9.7	60.6
2011	345	29.9	11.5	63.8
2012	331	27.5	12.0	66.8
2013	332	28.3	11.7	67.5
2014	360	26.6	13.5	65.8
2015	364	28.0	13.0	69.2
2016	316	27.0	11.7	71.2
2017	334	29.5	11.2	70.7
2018	341	30.2	11.2	67.7
2019	353	31.8	11.0	0
2020	363	27.4	13.2	100
2021	356	29.8	11.9	100
2022	377	30.5	12.3	100
2023	370	28.8	12.8	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 Morrilton Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$996 (9.4%)	$9,548 (90.5%)	$10,545

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morrilton Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 159^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 77^th of 330 Middle schools	26.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Morrilton Junior High School)	78.7	75	3.7%
7th Grade English (South Conway County School District)	78.7	75	3.7%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Morrilton Junior High School)	49.7	44.6	5.1%
7th Grade Math (South Conway County School District)	49.7	44.6	5.1%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Morrilton Junior High School)	41.8	46.4	4.6%
7th Grade Science (South Conway County School District)	41.8	46.4	4.6%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Morrilton Junior High School)	38.8	39	0.2%
7th Grade Reading (South Conway County School District)	38.8	39	0.2%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Morrilton Junior High School)	72.1	75.8	3.7%
8th Grade English (South Conway County School District)	72.1	75.8	3.7%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Morrilton Junior High School)	39.4	52	12.6%
8th Grade Math (South Conway County School District)	39.4	52	12.6%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Morrilton Junior High School)	40.2	41.7	1.5%
8th Grade Science (South Conway County School District)	40.2	41.7	1.5%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Morrilton Junior High School)	52.1	58.6	6.5%
8th Grade Reading (South Conway County School District)	52.1	58.6	6.5%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	353	370	4.8%
African American	48	68	41.7%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	34	32	5.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	251	248	1.2%
Two or More Races	16	18	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0%	100%	100%

Schools Near Morrilton Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)							ATLAS Reading (2024)							ATLAS Mathematics (2024)						ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)						ATLAS Biology (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Morrilton Junior High School	Public	7-8	1400 Poor Farm Rd	Morrilton	72110	Conway County	South Conway County School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 354-9437	370	29	12.8	100.0%	248 (67.0%)	68 (18.4%)	32 (8.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.9%)	76.5	53^rd of 335 public middle schools	84.2%		71.4	77^th of 330 public middle schools	76.7%	24				43.0	36.7		40.1				43.6	39.9		41.9				38.5	40.9	39.5	86.8		86.8						48.6	46.2	47.5			$10,545	$996	$9,548
Morrilton Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1907 Poor Farm Rd	Morrilton	72110	Conway County	South Conway County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 354-9476	549	36	15.2	100.0%	348 (63.4%)	100 (18.2%)	37 (6.7%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	54 (9.8%)								(n/a)	40.0	38.5	28.6				35.9	42.4	39.2	29.9				37.4	48.6	44.5	36.0			43.2						35.1	30.9	27.3			31.2			$8,310	$1,553	$6,757
Atkins Middle School	Public	5-8	611 NW 4th St	Atkins	72823	Pope County	Atkins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 641-1008	291	28	10.3	66.3%	270 (92.8%)	7 (2.4%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	71.9	68^th of 335 public middle schools	79.7%		72.7	73^rd of 330 public middle schools	77.9%	5		30.9	40.0	43.8	28.9		36.2		30.9	38.5	41.1	30.4		35.5		34.6	29.2	61.7	67.8	49.1							45.5	36.9	46.5	55.0	46.2			$9,188	$908	$8,280
Ruth Doyle Middle School	Public	5-7	800 Padgett Rd	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 450-6675	562	41	13.6	47.9%	335 (59.6%)	135 (24.0%)	48 (8.5%)	12 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.3%)	89.8	23^rd of 335 public middle schools	93.1%		81.3	42^nd of 330 public middle schools	87.3%	19		56.1	55.6	47.4			52.9		54.4	55.6	46.1			52.0		55.0	52.6	50.2		52.6							50.0	57.9	52.4		53.5			$9,464	$1,392	$8,072
Carl Stuart Middle School	Public	5-7	2745 Carl Stuart Rd	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 329-2782	741	48	15.4	54.8%	364 (49.1%)	266 (35.9%)	60 (8.1%)	13 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.0%)	82	37^th of 335 public middle schools	89.0%		76.1	61^st of 330 public middle schools	81.5%	24		50.9	50.0	42.6			47.9		49.4	47.5	41.0			46.1		38.6	48.3	44.3		43.5							53.3	47.4	50.2		50.5			$8,750	$966	$7,783
Nemo Vista Middle School	Public	6-8	5690 Hwy 9	Center Ridge	72027	Conway County	Nemo Vista School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 893-2925	99	11	9.2	61.6%	95 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.1	85^th of 335 public middle schools	74.6%		66.6	94^th of 330 public middle schools	71.5%	9			37.8	27.5	44.1		37.0			35.1	34.5	50.0		40.0			24.3	37.9	57.7	38.1								37.8	34.5	50.0	41.0			$12,386	$1,254	$11,132
Pottsville Junior High School	Public	7-9	250 Apache Dr	Pottsville	72858	Pope County	Pottsville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-6334	471	36	13.1	35.9%	419 (89.0%)	4 (0.8%)	42 (8.9%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78.4	46^th of 335 public middle schools	86.3%		83.3	35^th of 330 public middle schools	89.4%	11				40.2	46.0	49.7	45.4				39.4	43.3	45.7	42.9				48.9	35.8	43.7	67.2	33.6	45.7	72.7	72.7				51.1	42.6	46.7	79.1	79.1	$8,142	$359	$7,783
Pottsville Middle Grade	Public	4-6	6926 Sr 247	Pottsville	72858	Pope County	Pottsville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 890-6631	407	28	14.6	44.0%	360 (88.5%)	3 (0.7%)	40 (9.8%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	55.1	39.4	32.7				42.0	53.6	36.5	31.2				40.0	66.1	52.6	58.8			59.0						57.5	51.8	39.7			49.3			$7,116	$934	$6,183
Bob Courtway Middle School	Public	5-7	1200 Bob Courtway Dr	Conway	72032	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 450-4832	498	37	13.3	72.1%	184 (36.9%)	150 (30.1%)	124 (24.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.4%)	45	186^th of 335 public middle schools	44.5%		58.3	145^th of 330 public middle schools	56.1%	41		32.4	31.3	32.5			32.1		33.3	31.1	30.7			31.7		27.4	25.2	27.7		26.8							30.3	26.5	36.4		31.5			$9,869	$1,076	$8,793
Ray/Phyllis Simon Middle School	Public	5-7	1601 Siebenmorgan Rd	Conway	72032	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 513-6120	490	40	12.3	64.1%	242 (49.4%)	153 (31.2%)	52 (10.6%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.1%)	77.1	51^st of 335 public middle schools	84.8%		66.4	96^th of 330 public middle schools	70.9%	45		48.6	42.4	43.5			44.9		43.7	40.8	43.8			42.7		38.4	42.8	39.9		40.4							43.7	50.0	48.4		47.3			$11,523	$2,559	$8,964

Frequently Asked Questions about Morrilton Junior High School

Is Morrilton Junior High School a good school?

Morrilton Junior High School ranks 53^rd of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Morrilton Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Morrilton Junior High School usually go on to attend Morrilton Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Morrilton Junior High School?

Students at Morrilton Junior High School are 67% White, 18% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Morrilton Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended Morrilton Junior High School.

What district is Morrilton Junior High School in?

South Conway County School District

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