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Dardanelle Intermediate School vs. Dardanelle Primary School

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School Overview

School
Dardanelle Intermediate School
2306 Hwy 7 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
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7/
10
Top 50%
Dardanelle Primary School
900 N 4th St
Dardanelle, AR 72834
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Dardanelle Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Dardanelle Intermediate School in Dardanelle, AR serves 303 students in grades 4–5, with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 14:1.
Math proficiency is 47%, higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 42%, though this reflects a decline from 62% proficiency in 2019.
Reading proficiency is 39%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 43%, showing a downward trend from 53% in 2019.
Science proficiency stands at 42%, higher than the state average of 36% and district average of 39%, based on the most recent reported years.
Enrollment has decreased from 365 students in 2019 to 303 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remains elevated at 53%, indicating a significant socioeconomic need among the student body.
Dardanelle Primary School in Dardanelle, AR serves 620 students in grades K–3 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is between 55–59%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Dardanelle School District average of 42%.
Reading proficiency is 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 43%.
Science proficiency ranges from 30–34%, which is lower than the state average of 36% and the district average of 39%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #127 in 2018 to #221 in 2023, indicating a downward trend over recent years.
Enrollment slightly increased to 620 students in 2023 from 614 in 2022, with minority enrollment stable at around 35%.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased from 58% in 2022 to 54% in 2023.
Grades Offered
4-5
K-3
Total Students
303 students
620 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dardanelle Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dardanelle Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dardanelle Intermediate School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dardanelle Primary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dardanelle Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dardanelle Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dardanelle Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dardanelle School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dardanelle Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dardanelle School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#383 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
#221 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dardanelle Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dardanelle Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in AR)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dardanelle Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dardanelle Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dardanelle Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dardanelle Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dardanelle Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dardanelle Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dardanelle Intermediate School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dardanelle Primary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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141
Grade 1 Students
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157
Grade 2 Students
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158
Grade 3 Students
-
164
Grade 4 Students
146
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Grade 5 Students
154
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Ungraded Students
3
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dardanelle Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dardanelle Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dardanelle Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dardanelle Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dardanelle Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dardanelle Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dardanelle Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dardanelle Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dardanelle Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dardanelle Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dardanelle Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dardanelle Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dardanelle Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dardanelle Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dardanelle Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dardanelle Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dardanelle Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dardanelle Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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