Evening Shade Math & Science Academy in Evening Shade, AR, serves 83 students from kindergarten through 4th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, consistent over the last five years.
Math proficiency is 30%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Cave City School District average of 42%, showing a declining trend from 50% in 2019.
Reading proficiency stands at 40%, lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 48%, declining from 50% in 2019 and 70% in 2014.
Science proficiency is 30%, below the state average of 36% and district average of 44% in 2022, reflecting recent below–average performance.
Graduation rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%, and the school has experienced a notable overall ranking decline from #77 in 2011 to #743 in 2014.
The student body is predominantly white (96%), with minimal Hispanic and Black enrollment; 88% of students are eligible for free lunch, showing stability in high socioeconomic need over recent years.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
83 students
Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
97%
57%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Evening Shade Math & Science Academy?
83 students attend Evening Shade Math & Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Evening Shade Math & Science Academy students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evening Shade Math & Science Academy?
Evening Shade Math & Science Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Evening Shade Math & Science Academy offer ?
Evening Shade Math & Science Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Evening Shade Math & Science Academy part of?
Evening Shade Math & Science Academy is part of Cave City School District.
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