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Dewitt Middle School

Summary:

Dewitt Middle School is a public middle school located in Dewitt, Arkansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 267 students. The school is part of the Dewitt School District, which is ranked 80 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Dewitt Middle School has shown a mixed performance, with proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, ATLAS/Reading, and ATLAS/Mathematics above the state averages, but ATLAS/Science proficiency below the state average. The school's ACT Aspire proficiency rates were generally higher than the state averages, particularly in English and Reading. Compared to nearby Meekins Middle School and Stuttgart Junior High School, Dewitt Middle School outperforms these schools in academic assessments, but has a higher student-teacher ratio.

One notable factor about Dewitt Middle School is its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.14% to 64.53% over the past three school years. This suggests that the school serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, which may contribute to the school's academic performance and the challenges it faces in improving student outcomes. The school's ranking and star rating have also fluctuated over the years, indicating some inconsistency in its overall performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1209 W 16th St
       Dewitt, AR  72042

(870) 946-3708

District: Dewitt School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,159 Help


Students who attend Dewitt Middle School usually attend:

High:    Dewitt High School

Feeder schools for Dewitt Middle School:

Elementary:    Dewitt Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
African American:
11.1%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dewitt Middle School ranks better than 64.8% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), African American (11.1%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dewitt Middle School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dewitt Middle School is $8,159.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dewitt Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dewitt Middle School 118th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Dewitt Middle School in the ranking list.)

Dewitt School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dewitt School District 80th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dewitt Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 15.76 192nd 208 7.7%
2006 43.53 133rd 206 35.4%
2007 40.22 163rd 225 27.6%
2008 33.98 179th 223 19.7%
2009 25.03 201st 240 16.3%
2010 27.72 210th 254 17.3%
2011 26.48 222nd 264 15.9%
2012 36.40 197th 265 25.7%
2013 34.28 211th 278 24.1%
2014 29.97 220th 280 21.4%
2015 44.33 154th 275 44.0%
2016 48.84 159th 312 49.0%
2017 47.21 178th 315 43.5%
2018 53.99 153rd 318 51.9%
2019 66.66 98th 319 69.3%
2021 67.94 88th 330 73.3%
2022 67.37 94th 318 70.4%
2023 59.79 138th 330 58.2%
2024 57.49 118th 335 64.8%
See the entire list of Arkansas Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dewitt Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 282 70 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1989 285 56 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1990 296 54 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1991 299 64 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1992 285 60 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1993 303 51 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1994 301 54 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1995 253 52 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1996 253 52 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1997 231 53 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1998 262 38 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1999 254 46 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2000 254 44 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2001 314 74 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2002 313 70 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 313 70 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 292 65 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2005 279 56 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2006 233 55 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2007 223 62 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2008 251 49 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2009 262 57 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2010 281 57 1 6 2 1 0 0 348
2011 267 64 0 7 1 0 2 0 341
2012 275 48 0 12 0 0 4 0 339
2013 269 39 0 11 1 0 8 0 328
2014 254 35 0 12 0 0 8 0 309
2015 244 31 0 9 0 0 7 0 291
2016 228 41 0 7 1 0 5 0 282
2017 229 35 0 9 1 0 7 0 281
2018 221 35 0 12 1 0 8 0 277
2019 230 42 0 16 0 0 7 0 295
2020 236 38 0 12 0 2 5 0 293
2021 230 30 0 15 0 2 8 0 285
2022 204 30 0 15 0 2 14 0 265
2023 202 25 0 19 2 0 19 0 267
2024 205 31 1 25 3 0 14 0 279

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dewitt Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 352 22.3 15.7 n/a
1989 342 25.0 13.6 n/a
1990 352 24.0 14.6 35.2
1991 364 20.7 17.5 32.4
1992 346 21.7 15.9 35.5
1993 354 21.5 16.5 31.6
1994 356 21.1 16.9 38.5
1995 305 18.5 16.5 38
1996 305 18.5 16.5 38
1997 284 18.1 15.7 35.2
1998 300 18.1 16.6 31.7
1999 300 13.8 21.7 44
2000 298 31.0 9.6 36.6
2001 390 26.0 15.0 50.3
2002 386 29.0 13.3 51.6
2003 386 29.0 13.3 51.6
2004 358 27.0 13.3 55
2005 337 27.0 12.5 48.4
2006 292 21.0 13.9 54.8
2007 289 31.0 9.3 58.8
2008 302 34.0 8.9 56.3
2009 321 35.0 9.2 56.7
2010 348 35.3 9.9 62.1
2011 341 30.5 11.1 63
2012 339 30.2 11.2 66.4
2013 328 32.5 10.0 67.7
2014 309 26.6 11.5 66.3
2015 291 25.0 11.6 63.9
2016 282 27.0 10.4 64.9
2017 281 27.0 10.3 32.7
2018 277 26.0 10.6 35
2019 295 25.5 11.5 62
2020 293 23.2 12.6 64.5
2021 285 23.5 12.1 56.1
2022 265 23.3 11.3 64.5
2023 267 24.7 10.7 60.3
2024 279 26.3 10.5 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dewitt Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 352 22.3 15.7 n/a
1989 342 25.0 13.6 n/a
1990 352 24.0 14.6 35.2
1991 364 20.7 17.5 32.4
1992 346 21.7 15.9 35.5
1993 354 21.5 16.5 31.6
1994 356 21.1 16.9 38.5
1995 305 18.5 16.5 38
1996 305 18.5 16.5 38
1997 284 18.1 15.7 35.2
1998 300 18.1 16.6 31.7
1999 300 13.8 21.7 44
2000 298 31.0 9.6 36.6
2001 390 26.0 15.0 50.3
2002 386 29.0 13.3 51.6
2003 386 29.0 13.3 51.6
2004 358 27.0 13.3 55
2005 337 27.0 12.5 48.4
2006 292 21.0 13.9 54.8
2007 289 31.0 9.3 58.8
2008 302 34.0 8.9 56.3
2009 321 35.0 9.2 56.7
2010 348 35.3 9.9 62.1
2011 341 30.5 11.1 63
2012 339 30.2 11.2 66.4
2013 328 32.5 10.0 67.7
2014 309 26.6 11.5 66.3
2015 291 25.0 11.6 63.9
2016 282 27.0 10.4 64.9
2017 281 27.0 10.3 32.7
2018 277 26.0 10.6 35
2019 295 25.5 11.5 62
2020 293 23.2 12.6 64.5
2021 285 23.5 12.1 56.1
2022 265 23.3 11.3 64.5
2023 267 24.7 10.7 60.3
2024 279 26.3 10.5 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dewitt Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $964 (11.8%) $7,195 (88.2%) $8,159

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dewitt Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 138th of 330 Middle schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English (Dewitt Middle School)75.261.4
 13.8%
   6th Grade English (Dewitt School District)75.261.4
 13.8%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Dewitt Middle School)57.534.9
 22.6%
   6th Grade Math (Dewitt School District)57.534.9
 22.6%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Dewitt Middle School)48.737.3
 11.4%
   6th Grade Science (Dewitt School District)48.737.3
 11.4%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Dewitt Middle School)47.833.8
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Dewitt School District)47.833.8
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Dewitt Middle School)81.370.8
 10.5%
   7th Grade English (Dewitt School District)81.370.8
 10.5%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Dewitt Middle School)54.756.3
 1.6%
   7th Grade Math (Dewitt School District)54.756.3
 1.6%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Dewitt Middle School)46.537.6
 8.9%
   7th Grade Science (Dewitt School District)46.537.6
 8.9%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Dewitt Middle School)40.737.5
 3.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Dewitt School District)40.737.5
 3.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Dewitt Middle School)78.873.2
 5.6%
   8th Grade English (Dewitt School District)78.873.2
 5.6%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Dewitt Middle School)67.651.2
 16.4%
   8th Grade Math (Dewitt School District)67.651.2
 16.4%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Dewitt Middle School)46.545.1
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Dewitt School District)46.545.1
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Dewitt Middle School)58.664.7
 6.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Dewitt School District)58.664.7
 6.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students295267
 9.5%
African American4225
 40.5%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic1619
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White230202
 12.2%
Two or More Races719
 171.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62%60.3%
 1.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dewitt Middle School

Students who attend Dewitt Middle School usually go on to attend Dewitt High School

Dewitt Middle School ranks 118th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Dewitt Middle School are 73% White, 11% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended Dewitt Middle School.


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