Very Good
#197 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 19% in state
Central Park at Morning Star
Elementary School · Bentonville School District · Bentonville, AR
A Bentonville School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 SW LIBERTY AVE, Bentonville, AR 72712
- Math 66% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Park at Morning Star score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* 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
12.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Park at Morning Star 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bentonville), 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
$102,073
Median home value
$401,300
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas RogersCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Osage Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Evening Star Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 664 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bentonville School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #18 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Park at Morning Star is listed in BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Park at Morning Star
Central Park at Morning Star is a public elementary school in Bentonville, AR, part of Bentonville School District, serving approximately 584 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Park at Morning Star
What grades does Central Park at Morning Star serve?
Central Park at Morning Star serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Central Park at Morning Star?
Central Park at Morning Star has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park at Morning Star?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park at Morning Star is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Park at Morning Star rank in AR?
Central Park at Morning Star ranks #197 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Central Park at Morning Star's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Park at Morning Star has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Central Park at Morning Star?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Park at Morning Star has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Park at Morning Star a charter school?
No, Central Park at Morning Star is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Park at Morning Star a Title I school?
No, Central Park at Morning Star is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Park at Morning Star?
12.3% of students at Central Park at Morning Star 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (479) 696-3200
- Area population (ZIP 72712)
- 38,072
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 72712; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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