Serving 204 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Scott Charter 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scott Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Scott Charter School's student population of 204 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Motto
Producing High Performers!
School Rankings
Scott Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott Charter School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
48%
19%
White
41%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Charter School's ranking?
Scott Charter School is ranked #789 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Scott Charter School?
204 students attend Scott Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Scott Charter School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott Charter School?
Scott Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scott Charter School offer ?
Scott Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott Charter School part of?
Scott Charter School is part of Academics Plus Public Charter Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 9/22/2023
I as a parent am 100 percent happy with Scott Charter they have done an amazing job with both my kids The Principal and Vice Principal really care about the kids.
5 5/30/2015
I have a 10 year old attending Scott Elementary and she absolutely LOVES it!!! The staff is the best I've ever dealt with and I have 2 other kids who are adults. It would be a shame to close down instead of HELP this little school that IS a PART of the PCSSD!!!
5 1/17/2011
Scott school is an excellent school that covers several academis programs, has music, art, etc., and a lot of parent involvement.
-Ethan M.
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