For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 518 students in Marked Tree School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Marked Tree School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
518 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Marked Tree School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
184 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
36%
19%
# White Students
291 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
56%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
45
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,577 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,535 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,577
$13,132
Spending / Student
$14,535
$13,043
Best Marked Tree School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marked Tree Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Normandy St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2214
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2214
Grades: PK-6
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Marked Tree High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Saint Francis St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2891
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2891
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marked Tree School District?
Marked Tree School District manages 2 public schools serving 518 students.
What is the rank of Marked Tree School District?
Marked Tree School District is ranked #165 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marked Tree School District?
56% of Marked Tree School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marked Tree School District?
Marked Tree School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Marked Tree School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,535 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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