Forrest City College Preparatory School (Closed 2021)
Forrest City College Preparatory School served 95 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
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 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
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%
14%
Black
83%
20%
White
14%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 School District.
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