Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kirby Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Kirby Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kirby Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Kirby Elementary School is ranked #689 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Kirby Elementary School?
250 students attend Kirby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kirby Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirby Elementary School?
Kirby Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kirby Elementary School offer ?
Kirby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kirby Elementary School part of?
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