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Viola School District

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314 Longhorn Drive
Viola, AR 72583
Fulton County
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PH: (870) 458-2323

  • Grades K-12
  • 417 students
  • 2 schools

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 Benchmark Exam Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Literacy
 85% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Literacy
 77% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Literacy
 77% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Literacy
 85% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Literacy
 56% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Literacy
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Literacy
 56% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 36% (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
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 66% in 2008.

Geometry
 75% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 70% (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 Hispanic96%68%
American Indian/Alaskan Native3%<1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%23%
Hispanic<1%7%
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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 program45%53%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,206$7,722
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%61%
Student and staff support7%9%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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