Murrell Taylor Elementary School

Murrell Taylor Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1401 Murrell Taylor Dr,  Jacksonville, AR
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
4.3
3.8
412 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Myeisha Haywood
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
14.1%
Science
17.3%
English
42.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
390:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Black
65.3%
White
14.9%
Hispanic
10.4%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
5.0 Parent
8/7/2023
Haven't had the experience yet. But the time when I was enrolling him into school the staff was really warm welcoming and attentive to my special needs
2.0 Parent
7/29/2022
I would for Teachers to go back to more hands-on lessons in classroom if students are present. Instead of using laptops to do their activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 5 Reviews
5.0 other
1/25/2013
I have two Grandchildren attending this school and I am very pleased with the school. The leadership and the teachers are excellent and they continually work with the children to help them improve their academic skills. The Grands love it there.
1.0 parent
11/6/2012
This is a horrible school. Principal is a joke. Teachers refuse to work with you.
3.0 parent
8/8/2012
this school had a lot going for it and it succeded in learning but after i noticed that theare had been more that 10-20 fights a month on the school bus witch my child rides i started to slitley disagree with how they handle children misbehaiveing and then to top it all off my child got hit in in th...
5.0 parent
5/10/2012
This is the best elementary school in the city of Jacksonville by far. The entire staff do whatever they can to ensure my kids reach their potential. I've watched some teachers, and they just don't pay teacher enough to do what they do. I love this school, thanks Taylor Tigers.

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Murrell Taylor Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Jacksonville, AR, in the Jacksonville neighborhood, and is served by the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 412 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Murrell Taylor Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $163,181. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville Christian Academy, Jacksonville Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Jacksonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Murrell Taylor Elementary School.

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