Morrilton Junior High School

1400 Poor Farm Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 370 students in grades 7-8, Morrilton Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Morrilton Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Morrilton Junior High School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Morrilton Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morrilton Junior High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#329 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morrilton Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morrilton Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Morrilton Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
18%
19%
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White
67%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Morrilton Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morrilton Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morrilton Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morrilton Junior High School's ranking?
Morrilton Junior High School is ranked #329 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Morrilton Junior High School?
370 students attend Morrilton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Morrilton Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morrilton Junior High School?
Morrilton Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morrilton Junior High School offer ?
Morrilton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Morrilton Junior High School part of?
Morrilton Junior High School is part of So. Conway County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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