For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 340 students in Dermott School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Dermott School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
340 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Dermott School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#252 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
317 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
93%
20%
# White Students
13 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
4%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
22
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
19
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
30
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,100 is higher than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,771 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,100
$13,010
Spending / Student
$15,771
$12,922
Best Dermott School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dermott Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 E Speedway St
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1010
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1010
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Dermott High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 E Speedway St
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1030
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1030
Grades: 7-12
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dermott School District?
Dermott School District manages 2 public schools serving 340 students.
What is the rank of Dermott School District?
Dermott School District is ranked #252 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dermott School District?
93% of Dermott School District students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dermott School District?
Dermott School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Dermott School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,771 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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