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MORRILTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

1907 POOR FARM RD, MORRILTON, AR 72110SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–06Non-Charter
549
Students
Total enrolled
$12,978
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 22% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 549 students in grades 04–06 in MORRILTON, Arkansas.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,978 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MORRILTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a large middle in MORRILTON, Arkansas, serving grades 04–06 with 549 students. The district invests $12,978 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at MORRILTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

549
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution278 male · 271 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 549 students
Student Composition
63%
18%
10%
Asian1%
White63%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black18%
Multiracial10%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 051252001243

Academic Outcomes at MORRILTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 24th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 72110

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,978Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,978
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,710
Student Support$2,466
Administration$1,557
Operations$1,947
Other$1,298
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,978 spent per student, an estimated $5,749 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
34%
State government
48.1%
Local (property tax)
33.6%
Federal programs
18.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MORRILTON PRIMARY SCHOOLMORRILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
MORRILTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
↓
High School
MORRILTON SR. HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 06
Location—
CountyConway County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (501)354-9476
NCES ID: 051252001243
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MORRILTON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
MORRILTON SR. HIGH SCHOOL
751 students · 09–12
● 39 opp100% FRL
Elem
MORRILTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
439 students · PK–01
● 39 opp100% FRL
Mid
MORRILTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
370 students · 07–08
● 39 opp100% FRL
Elem
MORRILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
350 students · 02–03
● 39 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1907 POOR FARM RD, MORRILTON, AR 72110
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.