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Gentry Intermediate School

Public | 3-5 | 370 students

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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 82% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
39%
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

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 73% 67%
Hispanic 12% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 7% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 2%
Black 1% 22%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%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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302 West 2nd St
Gentry, AR 72734
Phone: (479) 736-2252

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