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Calico Rock Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 255 students

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1 star

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Posted August 7, 2012

Typical backwoods school, my daughter attended for 2 yrs and I was shocked at how unqualified teachers and staff where. They let just anybody volunteer.My concerns where ignored. I am glad to have my daughter out of this school.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 82% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 85% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 85% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 75% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 100% 67%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black N/A 22%
Hispanic N/A 9%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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301 College St
Calico Rock, AR 72519
Phone: (870) 297-8533

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