Summary:
The 72947 zip code area is home to two schools - Marvin Primary School, an elementary school, and Mulberry High School, both of which serve a high-poverty student population with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While Mulberry High School is performing better relative to other high schools in the state, Marvin Primary School is ranked in the bottom third of elementary schools in Arkansas.
Marvin Primary School has a relatively small enrollment of 185 students and is underperforming on state assessments, with proficiency rates below 40% in most subjects. The school spends $11,222 per student and has a higher student-teacher ratio of 11.9. In contrast, Mulberry High School has an even smaller enrollment of 124 students but performs better than the state average on English Language Arts assessments, though it significantly underperforms in math and science. Mulberry High School spends $12,880 per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 7.9.
The data suggests that both schools face significant challenges in serving their high-needs student populations and may be underfunded, contributing to the academic struggles observed. Targeted interventions, instructional improvements, and additional resources could be crucial in addressing the performance gaps and supporting the success of these schools within the Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools district.
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