Summary:
Dewitt, Arkansas is home to a single elementary school, Dewitt Elementary School, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the Dewitt School District.
While Dewitt Elementary School has seen its state ranking decline over the past three years—from the 62nd percentile to the 37th percentile—the school is showing positive momentum in its academic performance. Test scores improved year-over-year in all four core subjects between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. The most dramatic gain was in Science, which jumped 7.7 percentage points to 40.6% proficiency, bringing the school within striking distance of the state average. A standout bright spot is 5th Grade Mathematics, where 47.3% of students are proficient, outperforming the state average of 45%. However, a concerning pattern emerges in 4th grade, where students consistently score the lowest relative to the state across all subjects, with a particularly large gap in English Language Arts (28.6% proficient vs. 41.4% statewide).
The school serves a student population with a high level of economic need, as 61.97% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1 and per-student spending of $11,645, the school is investing significant resources. The declining state rank, despite improving test scores, suggests that while Dewitt Elementary School is getting better, other schools across Arkansas are improving at a faster pace. This context is important for parents to understand the school's overall trajectory and the specific areas where it excels, such as 5th grade math and science recovery.
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