Serving 47 students in grades 7-12, Badger Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
9%
19%
White
87%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)40-59%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Badger Academy?
The graduation rate of Badger Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Badger Academy?
47 students attend Badger Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Badger Academy students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Badger Academy?
Badger Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Badger Academy offer ?
Badger Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Badger Academy part of?
Badger Academy is part of Beebe School District.
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