Dequeen School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,320 students in Dequeen School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Dequeen School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Dequeen School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.60
# American Indian Students
38 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,379 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
14%
# Black Students
50 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
2%
19%
# White Students
673 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
29%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
96 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
1%
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
203
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
195
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
149
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
167
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
176
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
205
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
188
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
141
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
152
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,521 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,944 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Dequeen School District?
Dequeen School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,320 students.
What is the rank of Dequeen School District?
Dequeen School District is ranked #36 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dequeen School District?
60% of Dequeen School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dequeen School District?
Dequeen School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Dequeen School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,944 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 2,320 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
