Dermott Jtc School
Dermott Jtc School serves 66 students in grades 8-12.
Dermott Jtc School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Dermott Jtc School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dermott Jtc School's student population of 66 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dermott Jtc School is ranked within the top 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Dermott Jtc School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 998 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
70%
20%
White
23%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
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