Dequeen Junior High School

Dequeen Junior High School is an alternative public school in De Queen, Arkansas, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 363 students. As part of the Dequeen School District, which is ranked 89 out of 250 school districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages.

While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, and Science are comparable to the district and state, it stands out with exceptional performance in Algebra and Geometry, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages. This suggests the school may have a strong focus or specialized programs in these subject areas. However, the school's relatively lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Reading compared to Mathematics and Science may indicate a need for targeted interventions or instructional strategies to improve student outcomes in these subjects.

Dequeen Junior High School also faces challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.79% to 79.9% over the past three school years. This, coupled with the school's per-student spending of $8,090 for the 2018-2019 school year, suggests the availability of resources to support student learning may be a concern. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 12.5 over the past three years, could be a valuable asset in addressing these challenges and providing personalized attention to students.