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Leslie Intermediate School

Summary:

Leslie Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Leslie, Arkansas, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 190 students. The school is part of the Searcy County School District, which is ranked 57 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Leslie Intermediate School outperforms the state average in several key test score metrics, including proficiency in ATLAS/English Language Arts, ATLAS/Reading, ATLAS/Mathematics, ATLAS/Science, ACT Aspire/English, ACT Aspire/Math, and ACT Aspire/Science. The school's performance is generally on par with or slightly above the Searcy County School District average across most test score metrics. Additionally, the school has an exceptionally high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, with 98.42% in the 2022-2023 school year and 100% in the previous two school years, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. The student-teacher ratio at Leslie Intermediate School has been decreasing over the past three school years, from 14.6 in 2022-2023 to 10 in 2020-2021, suggesting more individualized attention and support for students.

While the nearby Clinton Junior High School has a higher district ranking and a slightly lower student-teacher ratio, Leslie Intermediate School appears to be performing at a similar or slightly higher level in terms of test scores and spending per student. The school's consistent academic performance, declining student-teacher ratio, and relatively high spending per student suggest that it is providing a quality education to its students, despite the challenges associated with a high-poverty student population.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 800 Elm St
       Leslie, AR  72645

(870) 447-2431

District: Searcy County School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,584 Help


Students who attend Leslie Intermediate School usually attend:

High:    Marshall High School

Feeder schools for Leslie Intermediate School:

Elementary:    Marshall Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  169

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Two or more races:
1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Leslie Intermediate School ranks better than 64.4% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (1.8%). (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 Leslie Intermediate School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leslie Intermediate School is $10,584.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Leslie Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Searcy County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Searcy County School District 57th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leslie Intermediate School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 80.59 57th 440 87.0%
2008 63.32 182nd 439 58.5%
2009 84.24 35th 445 92.1%
2010 84.29 35th 457 92.3%
2011 70.04 139th 471 70.5%
2012 80.94 42nd 468 91.0%
2013 73.74 103rd 476 78.4%
2014 62.26 176th 471 62.6%
2015 66.06 127th 466 72.7%
2016 72.29 102nd 494 79.4%
2017 58.08 197th 485 59.4%
2018 75.29 101st 480 79.0%
2019 83.73 56th 488 88.5%
2021 68.90 149th 496 70.0%
2022 60.26 204th 487 58.1%
2023 62.82 188th 492 61.8%
2024 63.56 177th 497 64.4%
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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 Leslie Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 181 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1989 146 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 146
1990 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1991 159 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1992 154 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1993 153 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1994 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1995 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1996 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1997 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1998 156 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1999 143 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2000 119 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2001 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2002 114 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2003 114 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2004 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2005 115 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2006 118 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2007 105 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2008 124 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2009 104 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2010 103 0 1 5 3 1 0 0 113
2011 103 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 111
2012 84 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 86
2013 144 0 0 5 2 4 0 0 155
2014 127 1 0 6 0 1 2 0 137
2015 150 1 0 4 1 0 2 0 158
2016 168 0 0 4 1 1 1 0 175
2017 181 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 188
2018 194 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 202
2019 182 0 0 7 0 0 4 0 193
2020 165 0 1 8 1 0 4 0 179
2021 170 0 1 6 0 0 3 0 180
2022 159 0 1 5 0 0 3 0 168
2023 181 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 190
2024 162 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 169

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 Leslie Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 181 8.1 22.3 n/a
1989 146 10.0 14.6 n/a
1990 160 11.0 14.5 46.9
1991 159 8.0 19.8 42.8
1992 155 8.4 18.4 49.7
1993 155 7.6 20.4 58.1
1994 155 7.1 21.8 57.4
1995 158 7.9 20.0 51.3
1996 158 7.9 20.0 51.3
1997 155 7.1 21.8 54.8
1998 156 7.1 22.0 62.8
1999 143 7.1 20.1 73.4
2000 119 9.0 13.2 73.1
2001 121 9.0 13.4 75.2
2002 114 9.0 12.7 78.9
2003 114 9.0 12.7 78.9
2004 120 6.0 20.0 79.2
2005 116 14.0 8.3 76.7
2006 119 7.0 17.0 80.7
2007 106 11.0 9.6 84
2008 125 13.0 9.6 84
2009 108 15.0 7.2 79.6
2010 113 14.4 8.0 85.8
2011 111 11.1 9.9 82.9
2012 86 9.7 8.8 81.4
2013 155 13.5 11.4 65.2
2014 137 12.3 11.0 68.6
2015 158 15.0 10.5 73.4
2016 175 14.0 12.5 77.1
2017 188 15.2 12.3 44.7
2018 202 13.6 14.8 50
2019 193 13.5 14.2 73.1
2020 179 14.3 12.4 79.3
2021 180 17.8 10.0 100
2022 168 13.9 12.0 100
2023 190 12.9 14.6 98.4
2024 169 13.6 12.4 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 Leslie Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 181 8.1 22.3 n/a
1989 146 10.0 14.6 n/a
1990 160 11.0 14.5 46.9
1991 159 8.0 19.8 42.8
1992 155 8.4 18.4 49.7
1993 155 7.6 20.4 58.1
1994 155 7.1 21.8 57.4
1995 158 7.9 20.0 51.3
1996 158 7.9 20.0 51.3
1997 155 7.1 21.8 54.8
1998 156 7.1 22.0 62.8
1999 143 7.1 20.1 73.4
2000 119 9.0 13.2 73.1
2001 121 9.0 13.4 75.2
2002 114 9.0 12.7 78.9
2003 114 9.0 12.7 78.9
2004 120 6.0 20.0 79.2
2005 116 14.0 8.3 76.7
2006 119 7.0 17.0 80.7
2007 106 11.0 9.6 84
2008 125 13.0 9.6 84
2009 108 15.0 7.2 79.6
2010 113 14.4 8.0 85.8
2011 111 11.1 9.9 82.9
2012 86 9.7 8.8 81.4
2013 155 13.5 11.4 65.2
2014 137 12.3 11.0 68.6
2015 158 15.0 10.5 73.4
2016 175 14.0 12.5 77.1
2017 188 15.2 12.3 44.7
2018 202 13.6 14.8 50
2019 193 13.5 14.2 73.1
2020 179 14.3 12.4 79.3
2021 180 17.8 10.0 100
2022 168 13.9 12.0 100
2023 190 12.9 14.6 98.4
2024 169 13.6 12.4 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 Leslie Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,838 (17.4%) $8,746 (82.6%) $10,584

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Leslie Intermediate 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 56th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 188th of 492 Elementary schools
 26.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English (Leslie Intermediate School)84.979
 5.9%
   4th Grade English (Searcy County School District)84.979
 5.9%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Leslie Intermediate School)73.156.1
 17%
   4th Grade Math (Searcy County School District)73.156.1
 17%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Leslie Intermediate School)64.236.9
 27.3%
   4th Grade Science (Searcy County School District)64.236.9
 27.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Leslie Intermediate School)52.243.9
 8.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Searcy County School District)52.243.9
 8.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Leslie Intermediate School)79.784.9
 5.2%
   5th Grade English (Searcy County School District)79.784.9
 5.2%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Leslie Intermediate School)64.124.5
 39.6%
   5th Grade Math (Searcy County School District)64.124.5
 39.6%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Leslie Intermediate School)5033.9
 16.1%
   5th Grade Science (Searcy County School District)5033.9
 16.1%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Leslie Intermediate School)48.441.5
 6.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Searcy County School District)48.441.5
 6.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Leslie Intermediate School)85.771.5
 14.2%
   6th Grade English (Searcy County School District)85.771.5
 14.2%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Leslie Intermediate School)7541.6
 33.4%
   6th Grade Math (Searcy County School District)7541.6
 33.4%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Leslie Intermediate School)66.145.5
 20.6%
   6th Grade Science (Searcy County School District)66.145.5
 20.6%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Leslie Intermediate School)67.944.2
 23.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Searcy County School District)67.944.2
 23.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students193190
 1.6%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White182181
 0.5%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.1%98.4%
 25.4%

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Students who attend Leslie Intermediate School usually go on to attend Marshall High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 169 students attended Leslie Intermediate School.

Students at Leslie Intermediate School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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