Is Melbourne High School a good school?

Yes! Melbourne High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 15 th of 305 Arkansas high schools.

How many students attend Melbourne High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 370 students attended Melbourne High School.

What is the racial makeup of Melbourne High School?

Students at Melbourne High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Melbourne High School?

Melbourne High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Melbourne Elementary School

Melbourne High School

Summary:

Melbourne High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 390 students, located in Melbourne, Arkansas. The school is part of the Melbourne School District, which is ranked 20th out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Melbourne High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 15 out of 305 Arkansas high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Melbourne High School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, and Science. The school's performance on the ACT exam is also impressive, with 11th-grade students achieving proficiency rates higher than the state averages in Mathematics, English, Reading, and Science. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6 to 6.8 students per teacher, which may contribute to its academic success. While nearby schools like Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School and Calico Rock High School also demonstrate strong academic performance, Melbourne High School consistently ranks higher in the statewide school rankings.

Another interesting finding is that the percentage of students at Melbourne High School eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has decreased from 58.52% to 43.59% over the past three school years, suggesting a potential improvement in the socioeconomic status of the student population. This trend is in contrast with the nearby schools, such as Izard County Cons. High School, which have higher free and reduced lunch rates. Melbourne High School's sustained excellence and consistent academic performance over the years are a testament to the school's commitment to providing a quality education and the effective implementation of its academic programs.

Detail:

Public 7-12

2270 Lacrosse Rd
Melbourne, AR 72556

(870) 368-4500

District: Melbourne School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,211

Feeder schools for Melbourne High School:

Elementary:

Melbourne Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 5.6

Number of students: 370

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.5%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Asian:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Melbourne High School ranks better than 68.7% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.19. (See more...)

Compare Details Melbourne High School ranks better than 95.1% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.5%), Hispanic (1.6%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melbourne High School is 5.6. (See more...)

Compare Melbourne High School employs 65.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melbourne High School is $11,211.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Melbourne High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Melbourne High School 105^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Melbourne High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Melbourne High School 15^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Melbourne High School in the ranking list.)

Melbourne School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Melbourne School District 20^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Melbourne High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	72.71	46^th	208	77.9%
2006	84.36	13^th	206	93.7%
2007	63.77	82^nd	225	63.6%
2008	82.85	18^th	223	91.9%
2009	67.44	82^nd	240	65.8%
2010	73.23	56^th	254	78.0%
2011	84.04	15^th	264	94.3%
2012	79.82	23^rd	265	91.3%
2013	77.88	33^rd	278	88.1%
2014	71.53	66^th	280	76.4%
2015	48.36	130^th	275	52.7%
2016	75.34	47^th	312	84.9%
2017	72.26	61^st	315	80.6%
2018	74.93	60^th	318	81.1%
2019	73.70	66^th	319	79.3%
2021	86.76	27^th	330	91.8%
2022	78.55	45^th	318	85.8%
2023	81.35	40^th	330	87.9%
2024	60.19	105^th	335	68.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Melbourne High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	64.37	44^th	232	81.0%
2007	60.66	64^th	258	75.2%
2008	64.17	52^nd	256	79.7%
2009	70.32	36^th	261	86.2%
2010	75.17	20^th	262	92.4%
2011	74.82	22^nd	266	91.7%
2012	57.98	102^nd	266	61.7%
2013	65.97	62^nd	271	77.1%
2014	69.41	44^th	268	83.6%
2015	59.14	70^th	267	73.8%
2016	73.24	55^th	269	79.6%
2017	56.86	106^th	264	59.8%
2018	71.80	46^th	263	82.5%
2019	78.40	31^st	282	89.0%
2021	73.73	49^th	290	83.1%
2022	91.70	8^th	282	97.2%
2023	93.41	9^th	295	96.9%
2024	89.24	15^th	305	95.1%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Melbourne High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	234	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
1989	241	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	242
1990	232	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	235
1991	228	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
1992	224	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	224
1993	231	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
1994	240	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	241
1995	247	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	248
1996	247	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	248
1997	248	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	251
1998	234	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	238
1999	241	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	244
2000	222	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	224
2001	227	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	231
2002	238	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	238
2003	238	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	238
2004	231	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	232
2005	222	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	223
2006	221	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	227
2007	247	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	253
2008	252	2	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	261
2009	401	4	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	417
2010	406	1	2	6	1	1	5	422
2011	392	1	2	6	1	1	6	409
2012	389	1	2	4	0	0	3	399
2013	367	2	2	2	0	0	12	385
2014	357	2	0	4	0	0	23	386
2015	347	3	0	8	0	0	12	370
2016	378	6	0	9	3	0	0	396
2017	404	4	0	7	3	0	0	418
2018	402	4	1	13	3	0	0	423
2019	383	1	1	9	1	0	0	395
2020	383	5	1	9	2	0	0	400
2021	390	5	1	8	1	0	0	405
2022	385	6	3	8	2	0	0	404
2023	374	3	4	8	1	0	0	390
2024	357	1	4	6	0	1	1	370

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Melbourne High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	234	16.0	14.6	n/a
1989	242	17.0	14.2	n/a
1990	235	19.0	12.3	20.4
1991	228	14.7	15.5	21.1
1992	224	15.5	14.4	21.9
1993	231	15.4	15.0	23.4
1994	241	15.4	15.6	28.2
1995	248	16.0	15.5	28.6
1996	248	16.0	15.5	28.6
1997	251	15.8	15.9	30.7
1998	238	15.8	15.1	26.9
1999	244	10.7	22.8	29.5
2000	224	21.0	10.7	32.1
2001	231	22.0	10.5	28.1
2002	238	12.0	19.8	41.2
2003	238	12.0	19.8	41.2
2004	232	19.0	12.2	42.2
2005	223	19.0	11.7	49.8
2006	227	18.0	12.6	50.2
2007	253	27.0	9.4	53
2008	261	26.0	10.0	47.9
2009	417	32.0	13.0	42.9
2010	422	35.4	12.4	52.6
2011	409	31.9	12.7	50.1
2012	399	32.3	12.3	56.9
2013	385	33.4	11.5	50.6
2014	386	34.1	11.3	52.3
2015	370	34.0	10.8	56.2
2016	396	36.0	11.0	52.3
2017	418	33.1	12.6	31.1
2018	423	34.5	12.2	35.2
2019	395	47.5	8.3	49.9
2020	400	51.5	7.7	54
2021	405	59.3	6.8	58.5
2022	404	67.3	6.0	49.5
2023	390	58.7	6.6	43.6
2024	370	65.1	5.6	51.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Melbourne High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	234	16.0	14.6	n/a
1989	242	17.0	14.2	n/a
1990	235	19.0	12.3	20.4
1991	228	14.7	15.5	21.1
1992	224	15.5	14.4	21.9
1993	231	15.4	15.0	23.4
1994	241	15.4	15.6	28.2
1995	248	16.0	15.5	28.6
1996	248	16.0	15.5	28.6
1997	251	15.8	15.9	30.7
1998	238	15.8	15.1	26.9
1999	244	10.7	22.8	29.5
2000	224	21.0	10.7	32.1
2001	231	22.0	10.5	28.1
2002	238	12.0	19.8	41.2
2003	238	12.0	19.8	41.2
2004	232	19.0	12.2	42.2
2005	223	19.0	11.7	49.8
2006	227	18.0	12.6	50.2
2007	253	27.0	9.4	53
2008	261	26.0	10.0	47.9
2009	417	32.0	13.0	42.9
2010	422	35.4	12.4	52.6
2011	409	31.9	12.7	50.1
2012	399	32.3	12.3	56.9
2013	385	33.4	11.5	50.6
2014	386	34.1	11.3	52.3
2015	370	34.0	10.8	56.2
2016	396	36.0	11.0	52.3
2017	418	33.1	12.6	31.1
2018	423	34.5	12.2	35.2
2019	395	47.5	8.3	49.9
2020	400	51.5	7.7	54
2021	405	59.3	6.8	58.5
2022	404	67.3	6.0	49.5
2023	390	58.7	6.6	43.6
2024	370	65.1	5.6	51.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Melbourne High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$688 (6.1%)	$10,523 (93.9%)	$11,211

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Melbourne High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 66^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 40^th of 330 Middle schools	8.6%
Ranks 31^st of 282 High schools	Ranks 9^th of 295 High schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Melbourne High School)	83.1	86.2	3.1%
7th Grade English (Melbourne School District)	83.1	86.2	3.1%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Melbourne High School)	49.2	53.5	4.3%
7th Grade Math (Melbourne School District)	49.2	53.5	4.3%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Melbourne High School)	50.8	48.2	2.6%
7th Grade Science (Melbourne School District)	50.8	48.2	2.6%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Melbourne High School)	41.6	50	8.4%
7th Grade Reading (Melbourne School District)	41.6	50	8.4%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Melbourne High School)	85.3	79.1	6.2%
8th Grade English (Melbourne School District)	85.3	79.1	6.2%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Melbourne High School)	60	43.2	16.8%
8th Grade Math (Melbourne School District)	60	43.2	16.8%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Melbourne High School)	52	50.7	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Melbourne School District)	52	50.7	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Melbourne High School)	60	59.7	0.3%
8th Grade Reading (Melbourne School District)	60	59.7	0.3%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Melbourne High School)	67.6	76	8.4%
9th Grade English (Melbourne School District)	67.6	76	8.4%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Melbourne High School)	40	40
9th Grade Math (Melbourne School District)	40	40
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Melbourne High School)	49.3	50.7	1.4%
9th Grade Science (Melbourne School District)	49.3	50.7	1.4%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Melbourne High School)	49.3	56	6.7%
9th Grade Reading (Melbourne School District)	49.3	56	6.7%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Melbourne High School)	76.1	80.2	4.1%
10th Grade English (Melbourne School District)	76.1	80.2	4.1%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Melbourne High School)	32.8	37.4	4.6%
10th Grade Math (Melbourne School District)	32.8	37.4	4.6%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Melbourne High School)	41.7	53.4	11.7%
10th Grade Science (Melbourne School District)	41.7	53.4	11.7%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Melbourne High School)	41.8	53.3	11.5%
10th Grade Reading (Melbourne School District)	41.8	53.3	11.5%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Melbourne High School)	24.5	40.8	16.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Melbourne School District)	24.5	40.8	16.3%
11th Grade English (Melbourne High School)	67.3	73.5	6.2%
11th Grade English (Melbourne School District)	67.3	73.5	6.2%
11th Grade Reading (Melbourne High School)	32.7	46.9	14.2%
11th Grade Reading (Melbourne School District)	32.7	46.9	14.2%
11th Grade Science (Melbourne High School)	26.5	44.9	18.4%
11th Grade Science (Melbourne School District)	26.5	44.9	18.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	395	390	1.3%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	9	8	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	383	374	2.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.9%	43.6%	6.3%

Schools Near Melbourne High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Melbourne High School	Public	7-12	2270 Lacrosse Rd	Melbourne	72556	Izard County	Melbourne School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 368-4500	370	65	5.6	51.1%	357 (96.5%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	89.2	15^th of 305 public high schools	95.1%		93.4	9^th of 295 public high schools	96.9%	6	34.6	33.9	50.0	58.6	45.4	36.4	33.9	50.7	58.6	46.1	43.6	26.3	36.6	40.0	18.8	14.2	21.5		36.3	10.0	0.0	31.8	40.0	33.9	37.0		57.1		57.1	$11,211	$688	$10,523
Ozarka College Technical Center	Public	9-12	218 College Drive	Melbourne	72556	Izard County	Ozarka College Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 368-7371	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Izard County Cons. High School	Public	9-12	5068 N Ar 9	Brockwell	72517	Izard County	Izard County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 258-7788	191	28	6.8	98.4%	184 (96.3%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	44.5	170^th of 305 public high schools	44.3%		43.7	173^rd of 295 public high schools	41.4%	3			19.2	29.7	23.8			20.9	27.0	23.5					16.7		16.3		17.1	0.0		16.2				100.0	36.4	0.0	34.2	$14,103	$1,074	$13,029
Calico Rock High School	Public	7-12	1 Pirate Place	Calico Rock	72519	Izard County	Calico Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 297-3745	185	30	6.1	98.4%	179 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	50.2	144^th of 305 public high schools	52.8%		54.4	131^st of 295 public high schools	55.6%	13	22.6	28.2	35.0	23.1	26.2	32.2	34.4	30.0	23.0	29.5	38.7	40.7	39.6		30.0	14.3	21.0		0.0	0.0		0.0	29.0	31.3	30.2		34.2		34.2	$12,085	$1,272	$10,813
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School	Public, Charter	9-12	620 N Main St	Cave City	72521	Sharp County	Cave City School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 283-5392	359	64	5.6	74.9%	332 (92.5%)	6 (1.7%)	13 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	81.4	27^th of 305 public high schools	91.1%		69.2	66^th of 295 public high schools	77.6%	39			44.5	44.9	44.6			44.5	43.8	44.2					36.8		36.3	100.0	11.7	0.0	0.0	12.5					42.7	12.5	39.5	$10,601	$1,329	$9,272

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