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Mary Mae Jones Elem. School vs. R.e. Baker Elementary School

Should you attend Mary Mae Jones Elem. School or R.e. Baker Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School
500 Se 14th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
R.e. Baker Elementary School
301 Nw Third St
Bentonville, AR 72712
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Mary Mae Jones Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

R.e. Baker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mary Mae Jones Elem. School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
R.e.
Baker Elementary School in Bentonville, AR serves 389 students in grades K–4 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the district's ratio of 17:1 and comparable to other Bentonville elementary schools.
Math proficiency at R.e.
Baker is between 55% and 59%, which is higher than the state average of 39% but lower than the Bentonville School District average of 63%; math scores have fluctuated but remained relatively stable in recent years.
Reading proficiency ranges from 55% to 59%, exceeding the state average of 40% but falling below the district average of 64%; reading proficiency showed a noticeable decline from highs above 85% in earlier years.
Science proficiency is between 40% and 44%, higher than the state average of 36% but below the district average of 56%, indicating room for growth in science proficiency relative to the district.
Enrollment decreased from 571 students in 2017 to 410 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 13% in 2017 to 30% in 2023, reflecting demographic and socioeconomic changes at this Bentonville elementary school.
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
470 students
389 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at R.e. Baker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at R.e. Baker Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at R.e. Baker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bentonville School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at R.e. Baker Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bentonville School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#148 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
#96 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary Mae Jones Elem. School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of R.e. Baker Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in AR)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R.e. Baker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R.e. Baker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R.e. Baker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mary Mae Jones Elem. School by grade.
This chart displays the students of R.e. Baker Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
95
68
Grade 1 Students
94
84
Grade 2 Students
99
93
Grade 3 Students
93
70
Grade 4 Students
89
74

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at R.e. Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
12%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at R.e. Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at R.e. Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at R.e. Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
49%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at R.e. Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at R.e. Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at R.e. Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary Mae Jones Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of R.e. Baker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at R.e. Baker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at R.e. Baker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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