Summary:
The city of Dewitt, Arkansas is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Dewitt Elementary School, Dewitt High School, and Dewitt Middle School. These schools are part of the Dewitt School District, which is ranked 112 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the three schools, Dewitt High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 102 out of 291 Arkansas high schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school excels in Biology, with 46.8% of 10th graders and 46.3% of all grades proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average. Dewitt Middle School also performs well, ranking 150 out of 324 Arkansas middle schools and maintaining a 3-star rating. The school's Mathematics proficiency rates are notably higher than the state averages, particularly in 7th grade.
However, Dewitt Elementary School generally underperforms compared to the state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support at the elementary school level. Additionally, all three schools have high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 57.43% to 67.43%, suggesting that the Dewitt community faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic performance.
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