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Summit School

Public | K-12 | 178 students

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2 stars

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Posted November 9, 2011

My son has made amazing progrees at Summit School he had a very difficult time in traditional classes. Since starting Summit school work is much better. Still working on discipline but its also doing much better.
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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.

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Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

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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.

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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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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.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
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.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
6%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
41%
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.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
16%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
27%
Science

The state average for Science was 41% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
8%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
10%
Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
6%
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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
5%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
7%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 76% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
18%
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
Black 49% 22%
White 44% 67%
Hispanic 6% 9%
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 51%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 7N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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220 Tom Ellsworth Dr
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 620-7830

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