Image of globe and book on table

Shirley School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Learn About This District's:

154 School Dr
Shirley, AR 72153
Van Buren County
Map >

PH: (501) 723-8191

  • Grades K-12
  • 510 students
  • 2 schools

View all schools in this district >


 Benchmark Exam Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Literacy
 77% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.

Math
 84% (2010)
 69% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Literacy
 74% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.

Math
 76% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Science
 50% (2010)
 58% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.

Literacy
 79% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 74% in 2010.

Math
 71% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Literacy
 67% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.

Math
 85% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Science
 20% (2010)
 30% (2009)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2010.

Literacy
 73% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2010.

Math
 64% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Literacy
 75% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 76% in 2010.

Math
 47% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2010.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 11

Literacy
 74% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the tests

  • In 2009-2010 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.

Testing in Arkansas: An Overview

See Arkansas' state standardsCompare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Back to top >
 End of Course Exam Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 42% (2010)
 58% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 76% in 2010.

Biology
 37% (2010)
 45% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 36% in 2010.

Geometry
 73% (2010)
 54% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Geometry was 69% in 2010.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the tests

  • In 2009-2010 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 2010 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.

Testing in Arkansas: An Overview

See Arkansas' state standardsCompare all high schools in this district

Back to top >
 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1013

Back to top >
 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic98%67%
Black, not Hispanic1%22%
Hispanic<1%9%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program72%57%

Back to top >
 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,771$8,128
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%60%
Student and staff support8%11%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

Back to top >
Tips and Advice by Grade Level
Tips and Advice for Your Kindergartener Tips and Advice for Your First-Grader Tips and Advice for Your Second-Grader
Tips and Advice for Your Third-Grader Tips and Advice for Your Fourth-Grader Tips and Advice for Your Fifth-Grader