Summary:
The 71639 zip code area is home to 4 schools in the Dumas School District, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. However, the data shows that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates and poor rankings across all grade levels and subject areas.
Specifically, Dumas High School ranked 264 out of 291 Arkansas high schools in the 2024-2025 school year, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Similarly, Dumas Middle School ranked 300 out of 324 Arkansas middle schools, also with a 0-star rating. The elementary schools, Central Elementary and Reed Elementary, ranked 475 and 462 out of 495 Arkansas elementary schools, respectively, with 0-star ratings as well.
The data also reveals that the schools in the Dumas School District face significant economic challenges, with extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 99.53% to 101.64%. Additionally, the per-student spending in the district is generally lower than the state average, and the student-teacher ratios vary, suggesting potential resource constraints that may be contributing to the academic struggles of these schools.
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