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Harrisburg School District

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207 West Estes St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
Poinsett County
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PH: (870) 578-2416

  • Grades K-12
  • 1118 students
  • 3 schools

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 Benchmark Exam Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Literacy
 78% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 66% in 2009.

Math
 90% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Literacy
 78% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 46% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.

Literacy
 66% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.

Math
 47% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Literacy
 64% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 30% (2009)
The state average for Science was 32% in 2009.

Literacy
 65% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Literacy
 77% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.

Math
 53% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Literacy
 68% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 56% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.

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 End of Course Exam Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 75% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2009.

Biology
 25% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 41% in 2009.

Geometry
 65% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 66% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in algebra I and geometry.
  • The results for End of Course Exams administered in spring 2009 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.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1213
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%67%
Black, not Hispanic2%23%
Hispanic2%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program72%56%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,436$8,128
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%60%
Student and staff support8%11%
Administration14%11%
Other expenditures18%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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