Summary:
The Dumas School District in Arkansas serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools - 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in this district are performing well below the state average on key metrics like standardized test scores, with particularly low proficiency rates in math.
None of the schools in the Dumas School District stand out as clear high-performers. Dumas High School, Dumas Middle School, Central Elementary School, and Reed Elementary School all have test scores, free/reduced lunch rates, and rankings that are significantly below the state average. For example, in 2024-2025, only 14% of students at Dumas High School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34.7%.
The data suggests that the Dumas School District faces systemic challenges that need to be addressed, such as very high poverty levels (with free/reduced lunch rates over 99% at some schools) and potential inequities in resource allocation. Improving academic outcomes for students will require tackling the root causes of the district's low performance across the board.
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