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Russellville High School

Public | 10-12 | 1132 students

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Posted November 30, 2009

Outstanding School with great Adminstratiors and Teachers. I'm very proud to be part of school district that has a vision and wants their students to succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2009

New Science, Technology, and Mathematics Center, New Fine Arts Center, All kinds of opportunities for students. School on the move!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

I think they provide a rounded education to the students and they care about the students success.
—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.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2012.

334 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
64%
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.

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2009

 
 
60%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 43% in 2012.

331 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
55%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 76% in 2012.

209 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
62%
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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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 78% 67%
Hispanic 12% 9%
Black 7% 22%
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 37%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2203 South Knoxville
Russellville, AR 72802
Phone: (479) 968-3151

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