Top Rankings
Dequeen 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,323 students in Dequeen School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Dequeen School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
2,323 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Dequeen School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 260 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.59
# American Indian Students
34 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,394 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
14%
# Black Students
61 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
3%
20%
# White Students
664 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
29%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
92 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
1%
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
219
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
171
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
197
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
174
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
171
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
197
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
141
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
152
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
164
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,503 is higher than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,925 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,503
$13,010
Spending / Student
$14,925
$12,922
Best Dequeen School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dequeen Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1803 W Colter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3077
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3077
Grades: 8-9
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Dequeen Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
233 Treating Plant Rd
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
Grades: 3-5
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Dequeen Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1803 W Coulter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2428
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2428
Grades: 6-7
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
Dequeen High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1803 W Coulter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2426
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2426
Grades: 10-12
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
235 Treating Plant Rd
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3100
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3100
Grades: K-2
| 587 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dequeen School District?
Dequeen School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,323 students.
What is the rank of Dequeen School District?
Dequeen School District is ranked #49 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) 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%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dequeen School District?
60% of Dequeen School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dequeen School District?
Dequeen School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Dequeen School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,925 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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