Serving 356 students in grades 6-7, Dequeen Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-7
Enrollment: 356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Dequeen Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dequeen Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dequeen Middle School is ranked #156 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Dequeen Middle School?
356 students attend Dequeen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dequeen Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dequeen Middle School?
Dequeen Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dequeen Middle School offer ?
Dequeen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dequeen Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-7
Enrollment: 356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
