Drew Central School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 3 top public schools in Drew Central School District, serving 1,078 students.
- Public school in Drew Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus 53% Arkansas statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
- The school with highest math proficiency is Drew Central Elementary School, with 40-44% math proficiency. Read more about public school math proficiency statistics in Arkansas or national school math proficiency statistics.
- The school with highest reading language/arts proficiency is Drew Central High School, with 45-49% reading language/arts proficiency. Read more about public school reading language/arts proficiency statistics in Arkansas or national school reading language/arts proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black) , which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Drew Central School District |
| School District Website | http://www.drewcentral.org |
| School District Phone Number | (870)367-5369 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 1,125 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,078 Students | 497,450 Students |
| # of Teachers | 77 Teachers | 36,205 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Drew Central School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 261 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AR) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 53% |
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| Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.57 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 3,125 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 4 Students | 8,052 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 73 Students | 62,900 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 7% | 13% |
| # of Black Students | 270 Students | 102,712 Students |
| % Black Students | 25% | 21% |
| # of White Students | 709 Students | 305,304 Students |
| % White Students | 66% | 61% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 3,679 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 20 Students | 11,680 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 81 | 16,216 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 76 | 36,963 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 90 | 37,307 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 77 | 37,815 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 70 | 38,650 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 70 | 38,686 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 67 | 36,441 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 79 | 36,769 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 68 | 37,175 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 97 | 36,992 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 73 | 38,676 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 79 | 37,156 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 95 | 35,294 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 56 | 33,085 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 225 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,170 is higher than the state average of $10,489. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,582 is higher than the state average of $10,954. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
| Total Revenue | $11 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $13 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,170 | $10,489 |
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| Spending / Student | $12,582 | $10,954 |
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Drew Central School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | AR School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Monticello Drew Central Elementary School Math: 40-44% / Reading: 40-44% | Bottom 50%250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870)367-6893
Grades: PK-4 | 482 students
- Monticello Drew Central High School Math: 15-19% / Reading: 45-49% | Bottom 50%250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870)367-6076
Grades: 9-12 | 324 students
- Monticello Drew Central Middle School Math: 38% / Reading: 41% | Bottom 50%250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870)367-5235
Grades: 5-8 | 301 students
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