Dequeen School District

101 N Ninth St
De Queen, AR 71832
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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

2021-2022 School Year Data
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AR)
#47 out of 260 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dequeen   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dequeen   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dequeen   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dequeen   School District and public school graduation rate of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dequeen   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$35 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart display total spending of Dequeen   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,503
$13,010
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dequeen   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,925
$12,922
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dequeen   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dequeen School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dequeen Junior High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1803 W Colter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3077
Grades: 8-9
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Dequeen Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
233 Treating Plant Rd
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
Grades: 3-5
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Dequeen Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1803 W Coulter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2428
Grades: 6-7
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
Dequeen High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1803 W Coulter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2426
Grades: 10-12
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dequeen Primary
235 Treating Plant Rd
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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