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Farmington High School

Public | 9-12 | 635 students

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3 stars


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Posted May 21, 2007

Farmington can be a great school. Like every other school there are some bad things about it, but the good definitely weigh out the bad. The teachers always get involved and usually don't have a problem with staying after school and tutoring if need be. The school administrators aren't the best by any means and some don't even try but the teachers are what make Farmington good. If you get a chance to come check out Farmington, you should.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 19, 2005

Quality of academic programs- Excellent Availability of extracurricular activities-Excellent Level of Parent Involvement-Too much in some cases and not enough in others. There comes a point and time where the child needs to learn responsibility on his/her own.
—Submitted by Beth Henning, a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 68% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
60%
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.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
73%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 43% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
44%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 76% in 2012.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
71%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 67%
Hispanic 5% 9%
Black 2% 22%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 29%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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278 West Main St
Farmington, AR 72730
Phone: (479) 266-1863

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