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Izard County Cons. School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Hwy. 9 N.
Brockwell, AR 72517
Izard County
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PH: (870) 258-7700

  • Grades PK-12
  • 553 students
  • 2 schools

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 Benchmark Exam Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Literacy
 51% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Literacy
 76% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Literacy
 57% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Literacy
 74% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Literacy
 46% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Literacy
 53% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Literacy
 55% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 51% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math.
  • The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 End of Course Exam Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 56% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 66% in 2008.

Geometry
 79% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 60% in 2008.

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in algebra I and geometry.
  • The results for End of Course Exams administered in spring 2007 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1214

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic98%68%
Black, not Hispanic1%23%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program72%53%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,418$7,722
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%61%
Student and staff support8%9%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures22%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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