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Dequeen Junior High School

Summary:

Dequeen Junior High School is a public secondary school located in De Queen, Arkansas, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 397 students. The school is part of the Dequeen School District, which is ranked 31 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dequeen Junior High School's academic performance is generally higher than the state averages, but lower than the district averages. The school's students demonstrate stronger performance in Mathematics, particularly in 8th grade Algebra and Geometry, as well as in 8th grade Science and 9th grade Biology, compared to the state. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Reading are lower than the district averages, indicating an opportunity for improvement. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.24% to 79.9%, suggesting the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students.

While the data provided does not include information about nearby schools, the school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,090, which is higher than the state average, and the school's student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 12 to 12.5 students per teacher over the past three school years. These factors suggest that the school is allocating resources to support its students, but there is still room for improvement, especially in ELA and Reading, where the school's proficiency rates are lower than the district averages.


Detail:

Public 8-9

 1803 W Colter Dr
       De Queen, AR  71832

(870) 642-3077

District: Dequeen School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,090 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.5%
White:
29.2%
Pacific Islander:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Compare Details Dequeen Junior High School ranks better than 76.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.5%), White (29.2%), Pacific Islander (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dequeen Junior High School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dequeen Junior High School is $8,090.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dequeen Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dequeen Junior High School 80th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Dequeen Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Dequeen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dequeen School District 31st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dequeen Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 72.08 65th 312 79.2%
2017 71.67 65th 315 79.4%
2018 76.94 53rd 318 83.3%
2019 88.57 21st 319 93.4%
2021 69.04 82nd 330 75.2%
2022 85.88 25th 318 92.1%
2023 73.42 70th 330 78.8%
2024 67.70 80th 335 76.1%
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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 Dequeen Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 111 16 0 190 8 0 0 0 325
2011 136 16 1 191 7 0 0 0 351
2012 119 29 3 212 5 0 0 0 368
2013 112 25 4 232 5 2 0 0 380
2014 105 14 1 211 7 0 1 0 339
2015 109 13 1 219 7 0 0 0 349
2016 131 9 2 238 10 0 4 0 394
2017 102 6 4 243 6 5 5 0 371
2018 91 8 4 243 1 11 7 0 365
2019 89 8 3 206 4 12 7 0 329
2020 97 7 2 186 5 14 11 0 322
2021 97 7 2 213 4 11 4 0 338
2022 116 12 2 250 5 13 5 0 403
2023 116 13 1 244 4 14 5 0 397

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 Dequeen Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 325 41.5 6.5 73.8
2011 351 22.9 15.3 70.1
2012 368 23.4 15.7 72.3
2013 380 23.0 16.4 74.5
2014 339 23.4 14.4 70.8
2015 349 24.0 14.5 73.1
2016 394 26.0 15.1 73.6
2017 371 24.7 14.9 44.2
2018 365 23.3 15.6 38.9
2019 329 25.7 12.7 75.1
2020 322 26.4 12.1 73.3
2021 338 28.1 12.0 61.2
2022 403 32.4 12.4 79.9
2023 397 31.6 12.5 71.8

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 Dequeen Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 325 41.5 6.5 73.8
2011 351 22.9 15.3 70.1
2012 368 23.4 15.7 72.3
2013 380 23.0 16.4 74.5
2014 339 23.4 14.4 70.8
2015 349 24.0 14.5 73.1
2016 394 26.0 15.1 73.6
2017 371 24.7 14.9 44.2
2018 365 23.3 15.6 38.9
2019 329 25.7 12.7 75.1
2020 322 26.4 12.1 73.3
2021 338 28.1 12.0 61.2
2022 403 32.4 12.4 79.9
2023 397 31.6 12.5 71.8

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 Dequeen Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $742 (9.2%) $7,349 (90.8%) $8,090

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dequeen Junior High 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 21st of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 70th of 330 Middle schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade English (Dequeen Junior High School)87.377.3
 10%
   8th Grade English (Dequeen School District)87.377.3
 10%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Dequeen Junior High School)75.357.2
 18.1%
   8th Grade Math (Dequeen School District)75.357.2
 18.1%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Dequeen Junior High School)54.736.6
 18.1%
   8th Grade Science (Dequeen School District)54.736.6
 18.1%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Dequeen Junior High School)67.356.7
 10.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Dequeen School District)67.356.7
 10.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Dequeen Junior High School)58.151.8
 6.3%
   9th Grade English (Dequeen School District)58.151.8
 6.3%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Dequeen Junior High School)40.133.4
 6.7%
   9th Grade Math (Dequeen School District)40.133.4
 6.7%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Dequeen Junior High School)36.537.3
 0.8%
   9th Grade Science (Dequeen School District)36.537.3
 0.8%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Dequeen Junior High School)39.554.2
 14.7%
   9th Grade Reading (Dequeen School District)39.554.2
 14.7%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students329397
 20.7%
African American813
 62.5%
American Indian44
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic206244
 18.4%
Pacific Islander1214
 16.7%
White89116
 30.3%
Two or More Races75
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.1%71.8%
 3.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Dequeen Junior High School.

Students at Dequeen Junior High School are 61% Hispanic, 29% White, 4% Pacific Islander, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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