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Deer K-12 School

Summary:

Deer K-12 School is an alternative public school located in Deer, AR, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 172 students. The school is part of the Deer/Mt. Judea School District and serves a high-poverty student population, with over 98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Deer K-12 School generally underperforms the state and district averages in academic achievement, with only 30.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 33.8% for the district and 36% for the state. However, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 2.3 to 7.1 over the past few years, suggesting a high level of individual attention for students. Additionally, the school spends $11,039 per student, which is higher than the typical spending per student in the state.

Interestingly, the school's performance varies greatly across different subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 58.3% of 10th-grade students at Deer K-12 School were proficient or better in Biology, but 0% of 11th and 12th-grade students were proficient in the same subject. When compared to the nearby Mt. Judea K-12 School, also part of the Deer/Mt. Judea School District, Deer K-12 School generally performs worse across various subjects and grade levels, suggesting that the challenges faced by Deer K-12 School may be unique to the school itself.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 Hwy 16
       Deer, AR  72628

(870) 428-8109

District: Deer/Mt. Judea School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 497 Arkansas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,039 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  2.2 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.1%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.2% Help


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Compare Details Deer K-12 School ranks worse than 81.9% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details Deer K-12 School ranks worse than 60.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.21. (See more...)
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Compare Details Deer K-12 School ranks better than 81.3% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.1%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deer K-12 School is 2.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deer K-12 School is $11,039.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Deer K-12 School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Deer K-12 School 202nd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Deer K-12 School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Deer K-12 School 57th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Deer K-12 School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Deer K-12 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.06 438th 488 10.2%
2021 45.24 296th 496 40.3%
2022 38.01 329th 487 32.4%
2023 49.47 279th 492 43.3%
2024 22.95 407th 497 18.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Deer K-12 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.26 242nd 319 24.1%
2021 37.16 228th 330 30.9%
2022 36.09 225th 318 29.2%
2023 58.76 143rd 330 56.7%
2024 41.21 202nd 335 39.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Deer K-12 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.65 219th 282 22.3%
2021 47.48 148th 290 49.0%
2022 42.53 172nd 282 39.0%
2023 39.32 190th 295 35.6%
2024 71.39 57th 305 81.3%
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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 Deer K-12 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 189 0 0 7 0 0 16 0 212
2018 228 0 0 5 1 0 19 0 253
2019 229 0 0 2 1 0 14 0 246
2020 248 2 0 2 1 0 7 0 260
2021 227 1 0 2 0 1 9 0 240
2022 197 3 0 5 4 1 7 0 217
2023 159 2 0 5 1 1 4 0 172
2024 143 1 1 7 2 5 7 0 166

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 Deer K-12 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 212 21.4 9.8 44.8
2018 253 20.3 12.4 53.8
2019 246 34.2 7.1 69.5
2020 260 38.4 6.7 98.8
2021 240 33.4 7.1 100
2022 217 54.9 3.9 100
2023 172 73.4 2.3 98.3
2024 166 74.8 2.2 98.2

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 Deer K-12 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 212 21.4 9.8 44.8
2018 253 20.3 12.4 53.8
2019 246 34.2 7.1 69.5
2020 260 38.4 6.7 98.8
2021 240 33.4 7.1 100
2022 217 54.9 3.9 100
2023 172 73.4 2.3 98.3
2024 166 74.8 2.2 98.2

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 Deer K-12 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $820 (7.4%) $10,220 (92.6%) $11,039

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Deer K-12 School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 438th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 279th of 492 Elementary schools
 33%
Ranks 242nd of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 143rd of 330 Middle schools
 32.5%
Ranks 219th of 282 High schoolsRanks 190th of 295 High schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Deer K-12 School)58.461.6
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)5061.9
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Deer K-12 School)41.730.8
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)38.928.6
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Deer K-12 School)33.430.8
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Science (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)27.828.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Deer K-12 School)33.330.8
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)33.333.3
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Deer K-12 School)4750
 3%
   4th Grade English (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)5242.9
 9.1%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.662.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Deer K-12 School)17.721.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)2819
 9%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.842
 11.8%
4th Grade Science (Deer K-12 School)29.435.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade Science (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)2828.6
 0.6%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.340.8
 1.5%
4th Grade Reading (Deer K-12 School)17.750
 32.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)2438.1
 14.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.341.9
 3.4%
5th Grade English (Deer K-12 School)58.477
 18.6%
   5th Grade English (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)57.870.8
 13%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Deer K-12 School)20.823.1
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)28.920.8
 8.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Deer K-12 School)12.530.8
 18.3%
   5th Grade Science (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)2125
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Deer K-12 School)20.861.6
 40.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)21.145.8
 24.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Deer K-12 School)52.930
 22.9%
   6th Grade English (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)61.855.6
 6.2%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.865.6
 7.2%
6th Grade Math (Deer K-12 School)29.410
 19.4%
   6th Grade Math (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)32.422.2
 10.2%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.745.6
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Deer K-12 School)29.40
 29.4%
   6th Grade Science (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)35.333.3
 2%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.9
 4.9%
6th Grade Reading (Deer K-12 School)29.430
 0.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)38.238.9
 0.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.142.4
 0.7%
7th Grade English (Deer K-12 School)8081.3
 1.3%
   7th Grade English (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)76.967.9
 9%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.373.9
 4.4%
7th Grade Math (Deer K-12 School)6.731.3
 24.6%
   7th Grade Math (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)19.225
 5.8%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.736.2
 11.5%
7th Grade Science (Deer K-12 School)2037.6
 17.6%
   7th Grade Science (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)23.139.3
 16.2%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4336
 7%
7th Grade Reading (Deer K-12 School)26.737.5
 10.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)26.935.7
 8.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.8
 4.4%
8th Grade English (Deer K-12 School)83.364.3
 19%
   8th Grade English (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)73.354.1
 19.2%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Deer K-12 School)38.935.7
 3.2%
   8th Grade Math (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)33.429.1
 4.3%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Deer K-12 School)33.342.8
 9.5%
   8th Grade Science (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)26.737.5
 10.8%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Deer K-12 School)55.557.1
 1.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)53.445.9
 7.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Deer K-12 School)62.552.9
 9.6%
   9th Grade English (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)55.348.4
 6.9%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Deer K-12 School)12.511.8
 0.7%
   9th Grade Math (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)26.412.9
 13.5%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Deer K-12 School)12.523.5
 11%
   9th Grade Science (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)15.822.6
 6.8%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Deer K-12 School)20.835.2
 14.4%
   9th Grade Reading (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)26.432.3
 5.9%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Deer K-12 School)57.942.8
 15.1%
   10th Grade English (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)5350
 3%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Deer K-12 School)2121.4
 0.4%
   10th Grade Math (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)17.710
 7.7%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Deer K-12 School)21.128.6
 7.5%
   10th Grade Science (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)17.616.7
 0.9%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Deer K-12 School)26.421.4
 5%
   10th Grade Reading (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)23.623.4
 0.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Deer K-12 School)7.121.4
 14.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)817.4
 9.4%
11th Grade English (Deer K-12 School)42.971.4
 28.5%
   11th Grade English (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)4469.6
 25.6%
11th Grade Reading (Deer K-12 School)21.428.6
 7.2%
   11th Grade Reading (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)2430.4
 6.4%
11th Grade Science (Deer K-12 School)7.135.7
 28.6%
   11th Grade Science (Deer/Mt. Judea School District)826.1
 18.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students246172
 30.1%
African American02
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic25
 150%
Pacific Islander01
White229159
 30.6%
Two or More Races144
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.5%98.3%
 28.7%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 166 students attended Deer K-12 School.

Deer K-12 School ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Arkansas alternative schools.

Students at Deer K-12 School are 86% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.


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