Summary:
The city of De Queen, Arkansas is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in the Dequeen School District serve a student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage, with 70-78% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools in the district, Dequeen Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Arkansas elementary schools, with strong test scores and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2. Similarly, Dequeen Junior High School excels in subjects like Algebra and Geometry, with over 80% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra, and 70-72% of students scoring proficient or better in Biology.
In contrast, Dequeen High School lags behind the district and state averages in several subjects, particularly in Geometry and Biology, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to improve academic performance at the high school level. Overall, the schools in the Dequeen School District spend between $8,090 and $9,863 per student, which is in line with the state average.
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