Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Murfreesboro Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Murfreesboro Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murfreesboro Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Murfreesboro Elementary School is ranked #306 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Murfreesboro Elementary School?
358 students attend Murfreesboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Murfreesboro Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murfreesboro Elementary School?
Murfreesboro Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Murfreesboro Elementary School offer ?
Murfreesboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Murfreesboro Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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