Dumas Middle School

Dumas Middle School is a public middle school in Dumas, Arkansas, serving 215 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Dumas School District, which is ranked 238 out of 250 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Dumas Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas middle schools over the past decade, with its highest ranking being 216 out of 330 schools in the 2020-2021 school year.

Dumas Middle School faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels compared to state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (14.7%), Reading (17.4%), Mathematics (12.9%), and Science (13.1%) were significantly lower than the state averages of 34.7%, 35.3%, 38.7%, and 38.1%, respectively. The school also serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 99.53% to 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student, these factors have not translated into improved academic performance.

In comparison, the nearby Conner Middle School, which is part of the McGehee School District, generally outperforms Dumas Middle School in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates closer to or above the state averages. Conner Middle School also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (100%) compared to Dumas Middle School. This comparison highlights the significant challenges faced by Dumas Middle School and the need for a comprehensive approach to address both academic and socioeconomic factors to support student learning and achievement.