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Decatur School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1441 E. Roller Ave.
Decatur, AR 72722
Benton County
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PH: (479) 752-3986

  • Grades PK-12
  • 590 students
  • 3 schools

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 Benchmark Exam Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Literacy
 38% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Literacy
 45% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Literacy
 73% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Literacy
 57% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Literacy
 59% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Literacy
 65% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Literacy
 32% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 51% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math.
  • The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 End of Course Exam Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 61% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 66% in 2008.

Geometry
 69% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 60% in 2008.

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in algebra I and geometry.
  • The results for End of Course Exams administered in spring 2007 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1214
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic67%68%
Hispanic16%7%
Asian/Pacific Islander14%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native2%<1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%23%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program66%53%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,997$7,722
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%61%
Student and staff support10%9%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures23%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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