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Dwight Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 241 students

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Posted June 28, 2009

Dwight is a fantastic school! In my opinion, it is the best school in the River Valley. The administration, teachers, and parents are all so helpful. It's amazing to me that a 4th grade teacher knows the name and says hello to a new kindergartner within the first 9 weeks. You cannot complain about a school that provides a nurturing environment where the children feel free to be themselves and feel wanted and loved!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 26, 2008

this school is great. it is in a small community. it is one of the smaller grade schools in Russellville, with an average of 15 children per class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2007

My son goes to Kindergarten there and he Loves his class and his teacher. I think the Dwight staff are very friendly and welcoming.
—Submitted by Mary, a parent


Posted November 21, 2006

It is a good school. There could be some improvements but what school couldn't use some improvements. My children are doing better in this school than their previous one. The teachers and staff are friendly and willing to help if they can. That in itself says a lot about the school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

Grade level

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 82% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 74% 67%
Black 13% 22%
Hispanic 10% 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 63%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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1300 West Second Place
Russellville, AR 72801
Phone: (479) 968-3967

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