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#880 of 1,036 schools in AR

Marked Tree High School

High School · Marked Tree School District · Marked Tree, AR

A high school in Marked Tree, AR where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

406 SAINT FRANCIS ST, Marked Tree, AR 72365

  • Math 23% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.6% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-17.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.9 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
AP Participation27.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$13,304
Chronic Absenteeism51.8%

Students at Marked Tree High School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 39 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marked Tree High School 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,377/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marked Tree), 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

$46,250

Median home value

$76,700

Median rent

$552/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

58.8%

Poverty rate

24.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72365; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
27.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Marked Tree School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,304NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
38.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marked Tree High School is listed in MARKED TREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marked Tree High School

Marked Tree High School is a public high school in Marked Tree, AR, part of Marked Tree School District, serving approximately 220 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #880 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marked Tree High School

What grades does Marked Tree High School serve?

Marked Tree High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Marked Tree High School?

Marked Tree High School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marked Tree High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marked Tree High School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marked Tree High School rank in AR?

Marked Tree High School ranks #880 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Marked Tree High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marked Tree High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Marked Tree High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marked Tree High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marked Tree High School a charter school?

No, Marked Tree High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marked Tree High School a Title I school?

No, Marked Tree High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marked Tree High School?

98.6% of students at Marked Tree High School 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
220
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Poinsett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.8%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 72365)
2,542
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
51.4
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 72365; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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