Summary:
The Dequeen School District in Arkansas operates 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Within the district, Dequeen Elementary School and Dequeen Middle School stand out as consistent top performers, ranking in the top 25-30% of Arkansas schools in their respective categories. Dequeen Elementary boasts strong test scores, with 40-50% proficiency rates in core subjects, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2. Dequeen Middle School also impresses with over 50% proficiency in Mathematics and a favorable 14:1 student-teacher ratio.
In contrast, Dequeen High School shows more uneven performance, with some grades and subjects exceeding district and state averages, while others lag behind. The district's alternative school, Dequeen Junior High School, demonstrates strong performance in certain subjects but struggles in others. Overall, the Dequeen School District serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 70.88% to 78.37%, which may present unique challenges and require additional resources and support.
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