Belle Point Alternative Center (Closed)

1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
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Bottom 50%
Serving 39 students in grades 6-12, Belle Point Alternative Center 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
#986 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
39%
≤5%
40%
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
15%
Black
23%
19%
White
43%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
21-39%
88%
(22-23)
100%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belle Point Alternative Center's ranking?
Belle Point Alternative Center is ranked #986 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belle Point Alternative Center?
The graduation rate of Belle Point Alternative Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Belle Point Alternative Center?
39 students attend Belle Point Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Belle Point Alternative Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belle Point Alternative Center?
Belle Point Alternative Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belle Point Alternative Center offer ?
Belle Point Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Belle Point Alternative Center part of?
Belle Point Alternative Center is part of Fort Smith School District.

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