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The International School At Mary Mae Jones

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The International School At Mary Mae Jones ranks 107 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

107^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

The International School At Mary Mae Jones is a K-4 elementary school in Bentonville, AR, serving 567 students as part of the highly-rated Bentonville School District. This school stands out for serving a more economically diverse student body than many of its district peers, with a Free/Reduced Lunch rate of 42.5%—significantly higher than nearby schools like Elm Tree Elementary School (14.9%) and Apple Glen Elementary School (19.5%). Despite this, the school invests heavily in its students, spending $13,389 per pupil—more than many higher-performing district schools—and maintaining a lower student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1, suggesting a focused effort to provide extra resources and smaller class sizes.

Academically, Mary Mae Jones shows a unique strength in student growth, particularly in the transition from 3rd to 4th grade. While many schools experience a "4th grade slump," this school sees 4th graders outperforming 3rd graders in every subject, including Math (58.6% vs. 52.4%) and Science (62.4% vs. 51.6%). This positive trend is the opposite of what's seen at nearby schools like Sugar Creek Elementary School and Osage Creek Elementary School, where 4th grade scores drop. However, the school's overall performance has been volatile, with a current 4-star rating and a ranking drop from 35th to 107th in the state, a level of instability not seen in consistently top-performing district peers.

When compared to schools outside the Bentonville district with similar economic challenges, Mary Mae Jones performs well. For instance, it outperforms Reagan Elementary School in the Rogers School District (58.4% FRL) in Math proficiency (55.6% vs. 44.2%) and matches the performance of Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School (44.3% FRL) in both English and Math. This suggests that while the school may not match the elite scores of its affluent district neighbors, it is effectively serving its unique student population and providing a solid education that exceeds state averages.

567

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,389

Per pupil spending ?

42.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 SE 14th Street
Bentonville, AR 72712

(479) 254-5930

District: Bentonville School District

Students who attend The International School At Mary Mae Jones usually attend:

Middle:	J. William Fulbright Junior High School
	Ruth Barker Middle School
High:	Bentonville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.2%

Hispanic:

24.0%

Asian:

10.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 70th percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (54% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Bentonville School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg66%

Arkansas avg42%

107^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 13Elementary Schools in the Bentonville School District

7^th of 251Bentonville School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	76.3	107 of 491	78.2%	★★★★☆
2025	89.8	35 of 495	92.9%	★★★★★
2024	68.2	149 of 497	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	61.1	199 of 492	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.6	140 of 487	71.3%	★★★★☆
2021	66.2	166 of 496	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.3	218 of 488	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.9	115 of 480	76.0%	★★★★☆
2017	70.5	121 of 485	75.1%	★★★★☆
2016	64.8	149 of 494	69.8%	★★★★☆
2015	48.7	227 of 466	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.6	171 of 471	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	78.4	62 of 476	87.0%	★★★★☆
2012	57.4	243 of 468	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	64.1	185 of 471	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	71.7	114 of 457	75.1%	★★★★☆
2009	62.7	190 of 445	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.5	231 of 439	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	41.7	298 of 440	32.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science57%+13 vs state

Mathematics56%+12 vs state

English Language Arts52%+13 vs state

Reading52%+11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, May 7, 2017

My daughter has had nothing but positive experiences at MMJ, and the Leader in Me program is so amazing! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, July 14, 2014

My sons are thriving a Mary Mae Jones! The teachers sincerely care about each and every student. All students learn leadership skills through the school-wide Leader in Me program, which is preparing children for the future in the best way possible. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, December 19, 2010

The office knew my daughter by name and face the same week she started school. The teachers are amazing at teaching young children and has never yelled at her or her classes as other teachers at other schools have done. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)							ATLAS Reading (2026)							ATLAS Mathematics (2026)						ATLAS Algebra (2026)		ATLAS Science (2026)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The International School At Mary Mae Jones	Public	K-4	500 SE 14th Street	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5930	567	33	17.1	42.5%	262 (46.2%)	32 (5.6%)	136 (24.0%)	60 (10.6%)	12 (2.1%)	13 (2.3%)	52 (9.2%)	76.3	107^th of 491 public elementary schools	78.2%		89.8	35^th of 495 public elementary schools	92.9%	72	48.4	56.4					52.5	50.8	52.7					51.7	52.4	58.6				55.6			51.6	62.4					57.2	$13,389	$934	$12,455
R.E. Baker Elementary School	Public	K-4	301 NW 3rd Street	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5720	309	18	16.7	38.2%	178 (57.6%)	7 (2.3%)	74 (23.9%)	28 (9.1%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.3%)	15 (4.9%)	83.4	63^rd of 491 public elementary schools	87.2%		89.8	38^th of 495 public elementary schools	92.3%	25	52.2	64.3					58.2	54.9	58.6					56.7	53.5	75.7				64.5			55.0	61.4					58.2	$14,602	$1,241	$13,361
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville	Public, Charter	K-8	1302 Melissa Dr Ste 100	Rogers	72712	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 715-6676	787	45	17.4	7.0%	284 (36.1%)	28 (3.6%)	59 (7.5%)	360 (45.7%)	9 (1.1%)	6 (0.8%)	41 (5.2%)	97.1	6^th of 491 public elementary schools	98.8%		95.6	14^th of 495 public elementary schools	97.2%	8	75.9	66.0	82.3	67.4	60.0	56.3	71.6	75.9	62.9	79.2	64.0	63.3	56.3	69.8	83.0	76.3	81.3	76.7	31.6	76.7	81.9	84.7	77.7	69.1	77.1	65.1	66.7	68.8	72.1
Apple Glen Elementary School	Public	K-4	1801 NE Brave Lane	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5580	497	27	18.3	19.5%	352 (70.8%)	15 (3.0%)	76 (15.3%)	12 (2.4%)	8 (1.6%)	3 (0.6%)	31 (6.2%)	97.7	3^rd of 491 public elementary schools	99.4%		97	9^th of 495 public elementary schools	98.2%	6	71.7	76.8					74.4	68.7	71.4					70.2	80.8	84.8				83.0			73.7	78.6					76.3	$11,713	$158	$11,555
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-4	810 Bella Vista Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5860	404	25	16.1	16.6%	315 (78.0%)	9 (2.2%)	32 (7.9%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (8.2%)	93	19^th of 491 public elementary schools	96.1%		88.6	44^th of 495 public elementary schools	91.1%	25	70.1	59.0					65.2	64.9	56.5					61.1	79.3	66.7				73.7			77.4	66.6					72.5	$18,166	$1,620	$16,546
Reagan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3904 W Olive St	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 631-3680	404	26	15.3	58.4%	174 (43.1%)	5 (1.2%)	176 (43.6%)	10 (2.5%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (1.0%)	32 (7.9%)	59.4	201^st of 491 public elementary schools	59.1%		65.1	163^rd of 495 public elementary schools	67.1%	38	31.4	55.7	50.0				46.1	35.8	54.4	50.0				47.0	42.8	50.6	38.2			44.2			38.6	50.7	44.2				44.7	$11,579	$1,056	$10,524
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	590 S. Horsebarn Rd.	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Lisa Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 717-6464	393	19	20.2	44.3%	140 (35.6%)	32 (8.1%)	126 (32.1%)	60 (15.3%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (7.4%)	85.3	51^st of 491 public elementary schools	89.6%		89.8	36^th of 495 public elementary schools	92.7%	15	59.3	56.4	52.0				56.2	66.1	56.4	56.9				59.9	44.0	62.9	60.8			55.8			64.4	69.3	68.7				67.5
Sugar Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	1102 Bella Vista Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5790	381	25	15.2	18.6%	300 (78.7%)	6 (1.6%)	38 (10.0%)	7 (1.8%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.0%)	83.4	62^nd of 491 public elementary schools	87.4%		93.5	22^nd of 495 public elementary schools	95.6%	40	64.9	53.1					58.5	67.0	50.4					58.0	69.1	54.0				61.0			64.9	54.9					59.5	$17,590	$350	$17,240
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Rogers	Public, Charter	K-6	800 S Dodson Rd	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 821-0382	521	29	18.0	8.8%	252 (48.4%)	18 (3.5%)	56 (10.7%)	173 (33.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	97	9^th of 491 public elementary schools	98.2%		96.2	10^th of 495 public elementary schools	98.0%	1	74.7	73.6	70.6	79.7			74.5	69.0	71.3	70.6	76.6			71.6	85.1	71.3	91.1	78.2		81.0			73.6	71.3	63.2	64.1			68.6
Osage Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	5303 Bright Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 286-9500	551	29	19.0	27.8%	299 (54.3%)	36 (6.5%)	58 (10.5%)	98 (17.8%)	25 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.2%)	81.4	74^th of 491 public elementary schools	84.9%		77.6	99^th of 495 public elementary schools	80.0%	25	67.7	47.6					56.5	67.7	50.0					57.8	68.7	57.2				62.3			67.6	50.0					57.9	$11,343	$544	$10,799

Frequently Asked Questions about The International School At Mary Mae Jones

How many students attend The International School At Mary Mae Jones?

In the 2024-25 school year, 567 students attended The International School At Mary Mae Jones.

What is the racial makeup of The International School At Mary Mae Jones?

Students at The International School At Mary Mae Jones are 46% White, 24% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.

Is The International School At Mary Mae Jones a good school?

The International School At Mary Mae Jones ranks 107^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of The International School At Mary Mae Jones attend?

Students who attend The International School At Mary Mae Jones usually go on to attend:

Middle : J. William Fulbright Junior High School
Middle : Ruth Barker Middle School
High : Bentonville High School

What district is The International School At Mary Mae Jones in?

Bentonville School District

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