Serving 198 students in grades 6-12, W.d. Hamilton Learning Academy 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
96%
19%
White
3%
57%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≤10%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of W.d. Hamilton Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of W.d. Hamilton Learning Academy is 10%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend W.d. Hamilton Learning Academy?
198 students attend W.d. Hamilton Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of W.d. Hamilton Learning Academy students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.d. Hamilton Learning Academy?
W.d. Hamilton Learning Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.d. Hamilton Learning Academy offer ?
W.d. Hamilton Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is W.d. Hamilton Learning Academy part of?
W.d. Hamilton Learning Academy is part of Little Rock School District.
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