Springdale Alternative School (Closed 2017)
- Springdale Alternative School served 294 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 77%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 294 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 73% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 77% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 21% |
| White | 36% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | 12% | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.32 |
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| Graduation Rate | 30-34% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springdale School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Springdale Alternative School is Southwest Junior High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Ozark Montessori Academy Springdale (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springdale Ozark Montessori Academy Springdale Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 179 students
0.3 miles
301 S Holcomb St
Springdale, AR 72764
(479)601-2776 0.3 K-7 179 - Springdale Jones Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 599 students
0.6 miles
900 S Powell
Springdale, AR 72764
(479)750-8865 0.6 PK-5 599 - Springdale Robert E. Lee Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 520 students
0.6 miles
400 Quandt
Springdale, AR 72764
(479)750-8868 0.6 K-5 520 - Springdale Elmdale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 635 students
1.2 miles
420 N West End
Springdale, AR 72764
(479)750-8859 1.2 PK-5 635 - Springdale J. O. Kelly Middle School Grades: 6-7 | 760 students
1.3 miles
1879 E Robinson
Springdale, AR 72764
(479)750-8730 1.3 6-7 760
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