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Academics Plus Charter School

Charter | K-6 | 337 students

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3 stars

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Posted September 9, 2003

The school day is long but they have some interesting electives at the end of the day on Monday through Thursday and all day on Friday (a shorter day Friday also). I decided I'd ra her have my child in a longer school day than riding a bus to another school, my other choice! Definitely safer and more personal attention than the public school choices in the area. Teaching methods do not seem particularly creative or unusual. It is a standard college prep. type environment, with uniforms, etc. But although there are high standards for discipline, in some ways the kids can get away with some minor things they can't do in the public schools just because there isn't any major problem with discipline, so there is no fear that a small altercation will break out into an actual fight. If you're seriously into bigtime sports don't go here, there is a small soccer team and basketball but no football, cheerleaders, etc.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
68%

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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
44%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
79%
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

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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 80% 67%
Black 16% 22%
Hispanic 3% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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900 Edgewood Dr
Maumelle, AR 72113
Phone: (501) 851-3333

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