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City Heights Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 273 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 4, 2012

I love City Heights! At first, I was scared to send my Kindergartener there. I had heard that there were better schools, but truth is, there is no bad school in Van Buren. They're all great. But City Heights is a great school. They really push reading! I've talked to friends at other schools and they aren't doing near as much as C.H. The pick up line is quick and drop off is easy and the teachers are friendly. My only complaint is the P.T.A. They do a lot, but aren't really inviting to new parents. My suggestion is to get involved with the teacher and help her. You'll know more of what's going on AND have an in with the teacher! Overall, it's really a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2010

Wonderful school! The students learn so much. A warm and friendly environment. The staff is very good and dedicated.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2009

The teachers are the best!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2007

I have a lot of praise for the teachers at this school, however, there are many things that are lacking. First, the way some of the aides speak to the children is hideous! Second, their pick-up procedures are comical.
—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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%
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 87% 67%
Hispanic 7% 9%
Black 4% 22%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 52%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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301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
Phone: (479) 474-6918

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