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#507 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 49% in state
Marvin Primary School
Elementary School · Mulberry/pleasant View Bi-county Schools · Mulberry, AR
A Mulberry/pleasant View Bi-county Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O DRAWER D, Mulberry, AR 72947
- Math 25% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marvin Primary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
126.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marvin Primary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,524/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mulberry), 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
$55,091
Median home value
$151,800
Median rent
$667/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72947; 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.
Mulberry/pleasant View Bi-county Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marvin Primary School is listed in MULBERRY/PLEASANT VIEW BI-COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marvin Primary School
Marvin Primary School is a public elementary school in Mulberry, AR, part of Mulberry/pleasant View Bi-county Schools, serving approximately 145 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marvin Primary School
What grades does Marvin Primary School serve?
Marvin Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Marvin Primary School?
Marvin Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin Primary School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marvin Primary School rank in AR?
Marvin Primary School ranks #507 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Marvin Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marvin Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Marvin Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marvin Primary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marvin Primary School a charter school?
No, Marvin Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marvin Primary School a Title I school?
No, Marvin Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marvin Primary School?
126.9% of students at Marvin Primary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (479) 997-1495
- Area population (ZIP 72947)
- 3,874
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 72947; 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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