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Dermott School District

GreatSchools Rating: 2 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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525 E. Speedway/Hwy 35 East
Dermott, AR 71638
Chicot County
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PH: (870) 538-1000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 608 students
  • 3 schools

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 Benchmark Exam Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Literacy
 32% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Literacy
 45% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Literacy
 52% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Literacy
 29% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Literacy
 16% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 34% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Literacy
 35% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 19% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Literacy
 16% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 12% (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
 48% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 66% in 2008.

Geometry
 19% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 25% (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 teacher1114
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic86%23%
White, not Hispanic11%68%
Hispanic2%7%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
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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 program96%53%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,813$7,722
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%61%
Student and staff support17%9%
Administration13%11%
Other expenditures16%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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