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Morrilton Junior High School

Public | 7-9 | 345 students

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 41% in 2012.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
29%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 68% 67%
Black 25% 22%
Hispanic 4% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 56%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1400 Poor Farm Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
Phone: (501) 354-9437

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