Summary
Umpire K-12 School in Umpire, AR, is a small, rural school serving 97 students from Kindergarten through 12th grade as part of the Cossatot River School District, and it stands out for achieving strong academic results despite over 96% of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
This school is a standout in its region, consistently outperforming both its district and the state in core subjects. For the 2025-2026 school year, Umpire K-12 School achieved a 47% proficiency rate in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 38.5% and the state's 39.4%. In Reading, the school's 56.8% proficiency rate far exceeds the district's 40.3% and the state's 40.4%. Mathematics proficiency is also strong at 50%, above the district's 37.9% and state's 44.1%, and Science proficiency at 55.6% tops the district's 49.7% and state's 44%. A key factor is the extremely low student-to-teacher ratio of 3.8:1, which allows for highly personalized instruction, supported by high per-student spending of $21,544. The school also maintains a graduation rate of 90.1%, on par with the state average.
However, the school faces challenges in advanced high school coursework. Proficiency in Geometry is just 7.7%, far below the state average of 26.4%, and Biology proficiency is 28.6% versus the state's 42.7%. Tenth-grade performance is notably lower, with only 16.6% proficient in English Language Arts and 10% in Biology, compared to state averages of 37.2% and 35.1%, respectively. This suggests a need for targeted support in upper-level subjects. The dropout rate has fluctuated, currently at 2.1%, but a historical spike to 9.3% in 2020-2021 warrants attention. Overall, Umpire K-12 School excels in foundational subjects through small class sizes and resources, but must focus on strengthening advanced coursework to ensure all students are prepared for college and careers.
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