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Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 270 students

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 82% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
70%

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

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 74% 67%
Black 24% 22%
Hispanic 2% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%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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105 Westwood St
Palestine, AR 72372
Phone: (870) 581-2246

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