Wonder Elementary School
Wonder Elementary School serves 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Wonder Elementary 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Wonder Elementary School's student population of 442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 442 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wonder Elementary 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 Wonder Elementary School is 0.04, 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 | #947 out of 1008 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 13% |
| Black | 98% | 20% |
| White | n/a | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 2% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Memphis School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Wonder Elementary School is Wonder Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jackson Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Memphis Wonder Junior High School Math: 16% | Reading: 22%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-9 | 392 students10
0.1 miles
1401 Madison St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-8522 0.1 7-9 392 - West Memphis Jackson Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 303 students10
0.7 miles
2395 Sl Henry St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7303 0.7 K-6 303 - West Memphis Maddux Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 466 students10
1.2 miles
2100 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4242 1.2 K-6 466 - West Memphis Weaver Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 316 students10
1.2 miles
1280 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7670 1.2 K-6 316 - West Memphis East Junior High School Math: 19% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-9 | 283 students10
1.4 miles
1151 Goodwin St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081 1.4 7-9 283
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