Serving 95 students in grades 5-8, Forrest City College Preparatory School 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
83%
19%
White
14%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Forrest City College Preparatory School?
95 students attend Forrest City College Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Forrest City College Preparatory School students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forrest City College Preparatory School?
Forrest City College Preparatory School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forrest City College Preparatory School offer ?
Forrest City College Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Forrest City College Preparatory School part of?
Forrest City College Preparatory School is part of KIPP Delta Public Schools.
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