Serving 303 students in grades 4-5, Dardanelle Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dardanelle Intermediate School's student population of 303 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dardanelle Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dardanelle Intermediate School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
33%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
62%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dardanelle Intermediate School's ranking?
Dardanelle Intermediate School is ranked #375 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Dardanelle Intermediate School often compared to?
Dardanelle Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dardanelle Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Dardanelle Intermediate School?
303 students attend Dardanelle Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dardanelle Intermediate School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dardanelle Intermediate School?
Dardanelle Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dardanelle Intermediate School offer ?
Dardanelle Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dardanelle Intermediate School part of?
Dardanelle Intermediate School is part of Dardanelle School District.
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