Very Good
#224 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 22% in state
Anna Strong Learning Academy
Elementary School · Lee County School District · Marianna, AR
A Lee County School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
214 SOUTH ALABAMA STREET, Marianna, AR 72360
- Math 16% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anna Strong Learning Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anna Strong Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,564/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marianna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$27,458
Median home value
$75,600
Median rent
$632/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
34.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lee County School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,742NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 48.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anna Strong Learning Academy is listed in LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anna Strong Learning Academy
Anna Strong Learning Academy is a public elementary school in Marianna, AR, part of Lee County School District, serving approximately 402 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anna Strong Learning Academy
What grades does Anna Strong Learning Academy serve?
Anna Strong Learning Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Anna Strong Learning Academy?
Anna Strong Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anna Strong Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Anna Strong Learning Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anna Strong Learning Academy rank in AR?
Anna Strong Learning Academy ranks #224 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Anna Strong Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Anna Strong Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anna Strong Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anna Strong Learning Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Anna Strong Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Anna Strong Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anna Strong Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Anna Strong Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anna Strong Learning Academy?
99.5% of students at Anna Strong Learning Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (870) 295-7140
- Area population (ZIP 72360)
- 5,173
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72360; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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