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St. Joe K-12 School

Summary:

St. Joe K-12 School is a small alternative public school serving grades K-12 in the Ozark Mountain School District in Saint Joe, Arkansas, with a student population of 172 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

St. Joe K-12 School stands out for its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.26% to 100% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4.5 to 10.2, suggesting a focus on providing individualized attention and support. Additionally, St. Joe K-12 School spends a relatively high amount per student, at $15,879 per student in the 2018-2019 school year, which could indicate a focus on resources and support for the students.

Academically, St. Joe K-12 School's performance is mixed compared to the Ozark Mountain School District and the state of Arkansas. While the school performs well in some subject areas and grade levels, it struggles in others. When compared to nearby schools like Bruno-Pyatt K-12 School and Western Grove K-12 School, all of which share similar high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients and low student-teacher ratios, the academic performance of St. Joe K-12 School varies. Additionally, a comparison to Mt. Judea K-12 School in the Deer/Mt. Judea School District suggests that factors beyond just economic disadvantage and student-teacher ratios may be influencing the academic outcomes at St. Joe K-12 School.


Detail:

Public K-12

 250 S Hwy 65
       Saint Joe, AR  72675

(870) 439-2218

District: Ozark Mountain School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,879 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.5 Help
Number of students:  172

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.5%
Two or more races:
2.3%
African American:
1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.3% Help


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Compare Details St. Joe K-12 School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.5%), two or more races (2.3%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Joe K-12 School is 4.5. 1 schools in the Ozark Mountain School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Joe K-12 School is $15,879, which is the highest among 3 schools in the Ozark Mountain School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

St. Joe K-12 School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ozark Mountain School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ozark Mountain School District 141st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St. Joe K-12 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.27 319th 488 34.6%
2021 63.60 182nd 496 63.3%
2022 50.04 270th 487 44.6%
2023 47.52 294th 492 40.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for St. Joe K-12 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.93 252nd 319 21.0%
2021 59.80 128th 330 61.2%
2022 81.51 40th 318 87.4%
2023 64.47 110th 330 66.7%
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Rank History for St. Joe K-12 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.82 61st 282 78.4%
2021 40.02 189th 290 34.8%
2022 48.99 150th 282 46.8%
2023 54.73 128th 295 56.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

St. Joe K-12 School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for St. Joe K-12 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 148 0 1 2 5 0 0 0 156
2019 135 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 139
2020 145 0 0 1 2 0 4 0 152
2021 263 0 0 7 2 0 5 0 277
2022 186 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 193
2023 166 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 172

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 St. Joe K-12 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 156 21.0 7.3 55.8
2019 139 32.9 4.2 73.4
2020 152 32.6 4.6 72.4
2021 277 27.0 10.2 100
2022 193 24.1 7.9 100
2023 172 38.0 4.5 98.3

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 St. Joe K-12 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 156 21.0 7.3 55.8
2019 139 32.9 4.2 73.4
2020 152 32.6 4.6 72.4
2021 277 27.0 10.2 100
2022 193 24.1 7.9 100
2023 172 38.0 4.5 98.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for St. Joe K-12 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,723 (10.9%) $14,156 (89.1%) $15,879

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

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Joe K-12 School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 319th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 294th of 492 Elementary schools
 5.6%
Ranks 252nd of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 110th of 330 Middle schools
 45.7%
Ranks 61st of 282 High schoolsRanks 128th of 295 High schools
 21.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English (St. Joe K-12 School)7573.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)76.360.5
 15.8%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (St. Joe K-12 School)41.753.3
 11.6%
   4th Grade Math (Ozark Mountain School District)5032.6
 17.4%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (St. Joe K-12 School)5046.7
 3.3%
   4th Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)5032.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (St. Joe K-12 School)41.746.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)39.534.9
 4.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (St. Joe K-12 School)56.375
 18.7%
   5th Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)69.865.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (St. Joe K-12 School)50.125
 25.1%
   5th Grade Math (Ozark Mountain School District)49.139
 10.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (St. Joe K-12 School)43.833.3
 10.5%
   5th Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)43.439.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (St. Joe K-12 School)50.125
 25.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)47.229.2
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (St. Joe K-12 School)57.171.4
 14.3%
   6th Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)68.972.1
 3.2%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (St. Joe K-12 School)35.750
 14.3%
   6th Grade Math (Ozark Mountain School District)48.951.2
 2.3%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (St. Joe K-12 School)28.550
 21.5%
   6th Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)4046.5
 6.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (St. Joe K-12 School)35.757.2
 21.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)44.441.9
 2.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
8th Grade English (St. Joe K-12 School)63.672.2
 8.6%
   8th Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)69.266.7
 2.5%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.170.8
 3.3%
8th Grade Math (St. Joe K-12 School)27.350
 22.7%
   8th Grade Math (Ozark Mountain School District)42.343.8
 1.5%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.738.6
 9.1%
8th Grade Science (St. Joe K-12 School)27.355.6
 28.3%
   8th Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)44.243.8
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.539.2
 3.3%
8th Grade Reading (St. Joe K-12 School)63.755.5
 8.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)61.554.2
 7.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.148.1
 5%
9th Grade English (St. Joe K-12 School)7068.8
 1.2%
   9th Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)5059.1
 9.1%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (St. Joe K-12 School)2018.8
 1.2%
   9th Grade Math (Ozark Mountain School District)15.915.9
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (St. Joe K-12 School)2050.1
 30.1%
   9th Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)27.338.7
 11.4%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (St. Joe K-12 School)4056.3
 16.3%
   9th Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)2550
 25%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (St. Joe K-12 School)83.442.9
 40.5%
   10th Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)58.940
 18.9%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (St. Joe K-12 School)33.314.3
 19%
   10th Grade Math (Ozark Mountain School District)17.615
 2.6%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (St. Joe K-12 School)41.721.4
 20.3%
   10th Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)23.520
 3.5%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (St. Joe K-12 School)66.721.4
 45.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)33.422.5
 10.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students139172
 23.7%
African American02
American Indian30
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White135166
 23%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.4%98.3%
 24.9%




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In the 2022-23 school year, 172 students attended St. Joe K-12 School.

Students at St. Joe K-12 School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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