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Gosnell Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 763 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 24, 2012

My brother, sister, and I all attended this school and now my children do. This school has awesome teachers and a safe environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2010

I truly enjoy this school, My daughter is in Mrs. Sullivans 4th grade cleass. The school offers a great atmosphere and extra curricular activities, and focuses on students first!
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Posted August 25, 2008

I have four children and they love it here at Gosnell Elementary. The staff are very caring. They do their best to get to the bottom of any problems quickly. They have high expectatons for their students and it drives the students to try to do better.
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Posted February 10, 2008

I really appreciate the caring teachers at this school. My daughter was in Mrs. Driskill's class and I have to say she it the best teacher, she really cares for the students and it shows.
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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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%

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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
75%
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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
62%
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.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%
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 71% 67%
Black 23% 22%
Hispanic 5% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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600 Hwy 181
Gosnell, AR 72315
Phone: (870) 532-4003

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