Very Good
#193 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 19% in state
Murrell Taylor Elementary School
Elementary School · Jacksonville North Pulaski School District · Jacksonville, AR
A Jacksonville North Pulaski School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1401 MURRELL TAYLOR DR, Jacksonville, AR 72076
- Math 24% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Murrell Taylor Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Murrell Taylor 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,935/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jacksonville), 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
$53,048
Median home value
$155,600
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72076; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Lighthouse ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Bobby G Lester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 500 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Murrell Taylor Elementary School is listed in JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Murrell Taylor Elementary School
Murrell Taylor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, AR, part of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, serving approximately 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Murrell Taylor Elementary School
What grades does Murrell Taylor Elementary School serve?
Murrell Taylor Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Murrell Taylor Elementary School?
Murrell Taylor Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murrell Taylor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murrell Taylor Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murrell Taylor Elementary School rank in AR?
Murrell Taylor Elementary School ranks #193 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Murrell Taylor Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Murrell Taylor Elementary School 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 Murrell Taylor Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murrell Taylor Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Murrell Taylor Elementary School a charter school?
No, Murrell Taylor Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murrell Taylor Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Murrell Taylor Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murrell Taylor Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Murrell Taylor 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (501) 985-1581
- Area population (ZIP 72076)
- 38,647
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 72076; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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