L.f. Henderson Intermediate School
Tel:
(870) 898-3561
- L.f. Henderson Intermediate School serves 336 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- L.f. Henderson Intermediate School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
- L.f. Henderson Intermediate School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 336 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- L.f. Henderson Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of L.f. Henderson Intermediate School is 0.55, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #757 out of 1008 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 13% |
| Black | 26% | 20% |
| White | 62% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ashdown School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to L.f. Henderson Intermediate School is Ashdown High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ashdown Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ashdown Ashdown High School Grades: 9-12 | 437 students
0.4 miles
171 Locust St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3562 0.4 9-12 437 - Ashdown Ashdown Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 326 students
0.8 miles
600 S Ellen Dr
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138 0.8 6-8 326 - Ashdown Margaret Daniels Primary Grades: K-2 | 316 students
1.2 miles
1323 Foster St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-4711 1.2 K-2 316 - Texarkana Pleasant Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 505 students
13.2 miles
6500 Pleasant Grove Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-0528 13.2 PK-2 505 - Texarkana Pleasant Grove Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 479 students
13.2 miles
8480 N Kings Hwy
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-0001 13.2 3-5 479
School Reviews
| 5 I highly recommend this school, the teachers and staff are devoted to each and every child and help them based on the specific needs of the child. They offer a variety of extracurricalar activities and academic programs. My kids love the schools at ashdown and my daughters grades and social skills improved when they transfered to this district. thanks - Posted by Parent - deer3 |
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