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Oden Schools

Public, Alternative Grades K-12
90th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 495 Arkansas Alternative Schools
Better than 82% of Arkansas alternative schools
Summary

Oden Schools is an alternative public school located in Oden, Arkansas, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 148 students. As part of the Ouachita River School District, which is ranked 27th out of 250 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating, Oden Schools consistently outperforms the district and the state of Arkansas in various subject areas and grade levels, particularly in English Language Arts and Reading.

Despite having a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.97% to 76.22% over the past three school years, Oden Schools maintains strong academic performance. This suggests the school's ability to support and address the needs of its student population. Additionally, Oden Schools has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.3 to 6.6 over the past three school years, which likely contributes to the school's academic success by allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. The school also spends $12,578 per student, which is higher than the state average, providing additional resources and support for its students.

Oden Schools' consistent academic performance, personalized learning environment, and targeted resource allocation have all contributed to its success in serving its student population. While there are no other schools within 20 miles of Oden Schools, the school's strong performance relative to the Ouachita River School District and the state of Arkansas highlights its effectiveness in supporting student learning and achievement.

133
Students ?
4.5
Student/teacher ratio ?
$15,195
Per pupil spending ?
78.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 135 School Drive
       Mena, AR  71953

(870) 326-4311

District: Ouachita River School District

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.0%
Two or more races:
7.5%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 48th percentile in 2022 → 98th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Arkansas average (48% vs 36% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 18% of Arkansas alternative schools
93% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (89%)
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school48%
District avg45%
Arkansas avg36%
Elementary school
90th of 495
Arkansas public elementary schools ?
Top 18%▲ up 26 pts since 2019
From top 44% (2019) to top 18% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Arkansas Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
80th of 324
Arkansas public middle schools ?
Top 25%▲ up 40 pts since 2019
From bottom 35% (2019) to top 25% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Arkansas Middle Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
High school
7th of 291
Arkansas public high schools ?
Top 2%▲ up 63 pts since 2019
From bottom 35% (2019) to top 2% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
27th of 250Ouachita River School District among Arkansas districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArkansas percentileRating
202579.090 of 49581.8%★★★★☆
202452.1246 of 49750.5%★★★☆☆
202340.8326 of 49233.7%★★☆☆☆
202228.4371 of 48723.8%★☆☆☆☆
202130.5367 of 49626.0%★☆☆☆☆
201959.8216 of 48855.7%★★★☆☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArkansas percentileRating
202567.480 of 32475.3%★★★★☆
202442.4194 of 33542.1%★★☆☆☆
202345.4196 of 33040.6%★★☆☆☆
202253.3152 of 31852.2%★★★☆☆
202170.672 of 33078.2%★★★★☆
201942.1206 of 31935.4%★★☆☆☆
High school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArkansas percentileRating
202595.87 of 29197.6%★★★★★
202480.630 of 30590.2%★★★★★
202361.7100 of 29566.1%★★★☆☆
202249.7147 of 28247.9%★★☆☆☆
202142.6173 of 29040.3%★★☆☆☆
201939.9184 of 28234.8%★★☆☆☆
By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?
Biology73%+35 vs state
Reading51%+15 vs state
Science49%+11 vs state
English Language Arts46%+12 vs state
Mathematics38%~ state avg

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Oden Schools ranks 90th of 495 Arkansas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Oden Schools are 82% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

In the 2024-25 school year, 133 students attended Oden Schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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