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McDermott Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 412 students

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Posted October 4, 2009

Both of my children attended school at McDermott and received a wonderful education from very dedicated teachers.
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Posted November 28, 2005

My son is a kindergarten student at McDermott Elementary, we are so pleased with his teacher, principal and staff! He enjoys going to school everyday because of the warmth and concern he gets at McDermott.
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Posted February 15, 2005

My daughter attends Kindergarten at McDermott. She has a great teacher who is very involved with the children and provides excellent communication and feedback. We have been very pleased with this school. A+
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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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
55%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
10%
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
Black 65% 22%
White 20% 67%
Hispanic 12% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 75%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1200 Reservoir Rd
Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: (501) 447-5500

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