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#183 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 18% in state

Marshall Elementary School

Elementary School · Searcy County School District · Marshall, AR

A Searcy County School District elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 339, Marshall, AR 72650

  • Math 42% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs AR 36% (2025)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.6% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.1 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+22.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$14,455
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Marshall Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
36%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 31 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Marshall Elementary 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,603/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshall), 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

$35,625

Median home value

$87,200

Median rent

$604/mo

College educated

14.3%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

26%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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.

Searcy County School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,455NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshall Elementary School is listed in SEARCY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshall Elementary School

Marshall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marshall, AR, part of Searcy County School District, serving approximately 231 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshall Elementary School

What grades does Marshall Elementary School serve?

Marshall Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?

Marshall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshall Elementary School rank in AR?

Marshall Elementary School ranks #183 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Marshall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Marshall Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marshall Elementary School a charter school?

No, Marshall Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marshall Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Marshall Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall Elementary School?

98.7% of students at Marshall Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
231
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Searcy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 72650)
4,462
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
50.5
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 72650; 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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