Umpire K-12 School

Summary:

Umpire K-12 School is a small alternative public school in Umpire, AR, serving grades kindergarten through 12th with a student population of 92. Despite serving a predominantly low-income student body, the school outperforms the Cossatot River School District and the state of Arkansas in several key academic areas.

Umpire K-12 School stands out for its exceptional test scores, with 50% of 10th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts and Reading, compared to just 30.4% and 33.3% in the district, respectively. The school also boasts a 60% proficiency rate in 10th-grade Biology, far exceeding the district's 44.1% and the state's 31%. This academic success is achieved despite the school having an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.74% to 100% over the past three years. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4:1 to 6.3:1, likely contributes to its strong performance, as does its relatively high spending of $15,728 per student.

The data suggests that Umpire K-12 School is effectively supporting its students, despite the significant socioeconomic challenges they may face. The school's ability to outperform the district and state in key academic areas is a testament to its teaching practices and resource allocation, and could serve as a model for other schools serving similar populations.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

142 School St
Umpire, AR 71971

(870) 583-2141

District: Cossatot River School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
10^th of 305 Arkansas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,728

Student/teacher ratio: 4.8

Number of students: 92

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.6%

Hispanic:

28.3%

American Indian:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Umpire K-12 School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.77. (See more...)

Compare Details Umpire K-12 School ranks better than 96.7% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.6%), Hispanic (28.3%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Umpire K-12 School is 4.8. (See more...)

Compare Umpire K-12 School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Umpire K-12 School is $15,728.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Umpire K-12 School 10^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Umpire K-12 School in the ranking list.)

Cossatot River School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cossatot River School District 64^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Umpire K-12 School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.05	333^rd	488	31.8%
2023	77.77	94^th	492	80.9%

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

Rank History for Umpire K-12 School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2019	39.43	186^th	282	34.0%
2023	66.47	81^st	295	72.5%
2024	93.75	10^th	305	96.7%

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

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Umpire K-12 School

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	87	41	0	6	134
2018	87	41	1	4	133
2019	80	36	0	5	121
2020	72	31	0	4	107
2021	61	29	0	3	93
2022	58	32	0	3	93
2023	65	27	0	0	92
2024	64	26	1	1	92

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 Umpire K-12 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	134	17.3	7.7	97.8
2018	133	19.0	7.0	70.7
2019	121	21.1	5.7	100
2020	107	21.1	5.0	100
2021	93	22.8	4.0	100
2022	93	14.7	6.3	100
2023	92	17.8	5.1	96.7
2024	92	19.0	4.8	96.7

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 Umpire K-12 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	134	17.3	7.7	97.8
2018	133	19.0	7.0	70.7
2019	121	21.1	5.7	100
2020	107	21.1	5.0	100
2021	93	22.8	4.0	100
2022	93	14.7	6.3	100
2023	92	17.8	5.1	96.7
2024	92	19.0	4.8	96.7

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 Umpire K-12 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,880 (12.0%)	$13,847 (88.0%)	$15,728

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Umpire K-12 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 333^rd of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 94^th of 492 Elementary schools	49.1%
Ranks 186^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 81^st of 295 High schools	38.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English (Umpire K-12 School)	60	83.3	23.3%
5th Grade English (Cossatot River School District)	77.4	70.6	6.8%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Umpire K-12 School)	40	33.3	6.7%
5th Grade Math (Cossatot River School District)	42.9	44.1	1.2%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Umpire K-12 School)	60	58.4	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Cossatot River School District)	47.6	47.1	0.5%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Umpire K-12 School)	30	50	20%
5th Grade Reading (Cossatot River School District)	39.2	41.2	2%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
9th Grade English (Umpire K-12 School)	60	58.3	1.7%
9th Grade English (Cossatot River School District)	66.3	60.5	5.8%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Umpire K-12 School)	30	33.3	3.3%
9th Grade Math (Cossatot River School District)	33.8	22.2	11.6%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Umpire K-12 School)	30	33.4	3.4%
9th Grade Science (Cossatot River School District)	32.5	32.1	0.4%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Umpire K-12 School)	20	41.7	21.7%
9th Grade Reading (Cossatot River School District)	35.1	33.3	1.8%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	121	92	24%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	36	27	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	80	65	18.8%
Two or More Races	5	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	96.7%	3.3%

Schools Near Umpire K-12 School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)		ATLAS Reading (2024)		ATLAS Mathematics (2024)	ATLAS Geometry (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)	ATLAS Biology (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Umpire K-12 School	Public, Alternative	K-12	142 School St	Umpire	71971	Howard County	Cossatot River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 583-2141	92	19	4.8	96.7%	64 (69.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)	50.0	46.3	50.0	44.4	41.7	25.0	25.0	44.4	60.0	60.0	$15,728	$1,880	$13,847

Frequently Asked Questions about Umpire K-12 School

Is Umpire K-12 School a good school?

Yes! Umpire K-12 School is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 10^th of 305 Arkansas alternative schools.

What district is Umpire K-12 School in?

Cossatot River School District

How many students attend Umpire K-12 School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 92 students attended Umpire K-12 School.

What is the racial makeup of Umpire K-12 School?

Students at Umpire K-12 School are 70% White, 28% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

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