Excellent
#21 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 2% in state
Murfreesboro Elementary School
Elementary School · South Pike County School District · Murfreesboro, AR
A South Pike County School District elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 339, Murfreesboro, AR 71958
- Math 42% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Murfreesboro Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Murfreesboro 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated867/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murfreesboro), 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
$50,130
Median home value
$107,800
Median rent
$540/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71958; 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.
South Pike County School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Murfreesboro Elementary School is listed in SOUTH PIKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Murfreesboro Elementary School
Murfreesboro Elementary School is a public elementary school in Murfreesboro, AR, part of South Pike County School District, serving approximately 348 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Murfreesboro Elementary School
What grades does Murfreesboro Elementary School serve?
Murfreesboro Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Murfreesboro Elementary School?
Murfreesboro Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murfreesboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murfreesboro Elementary 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 Murfreesboro Elementary School rank in AR?
Murfreesboro Elementary School ranks #21 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Murfreesboro Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Murfreesboro Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Murfreesboro Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murfreesboro Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Murfreesboro Elementary School a charter school?
No, Murfreesboro Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murfreesboro Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Murfreesboro Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murfreesboro Elementary School?
99.1% of students at Murfreesboro 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pike County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (870) 285-2193
- Area population (ZIP 71958)
- 2,324
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 71958; 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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