Top Rankings
DeWitt School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,168 students in DeWitt School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in DeWitt School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
1,168 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
DeWitt School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 260 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
136 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
12%
20%
# White Students
921 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
79%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
81
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
89
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
117
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
83
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
86
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
73
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,509 is higher than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,578 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,509
$13,010
Spending / Student
$14,578
$12,922
Best DeWitt School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1209 W 16th St
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
Grades: 6-8
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1718 S Grandview Dr
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4651
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4651
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Dewitt High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1614 S Grandview Dr
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4661
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to DeWitt School District?
DeWitt School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,168 students.
What is the rank of DeWitt School District?
DeWitt School District is ranked #61 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in DeWitt School District?
79% of DeWitt School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of DeWitt School District?
DeWitt School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is DeWitt School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,578 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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