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Cotter High School

Public | 7-12 | 296 students

 

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Posted February 4, 2005

I love this school it is the best school that ihave ever been to .. This school only needs a little improvement not really anything major, the staff is a great staff. Very relaxed in its teaching with i think is a good thing personally.
—Submitted by a former student


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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 80% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 41% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
34%
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 80% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
72%
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 68% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
66%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year 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.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 43% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
62%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 76% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year 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.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 97% 65%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 10%
Asian 0% 1%
Black 0% 21%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A60%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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198 Mabel St
Cotter, AR 72626
Phone: (870) 435-6323

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