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Bismarck School District

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11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
Hot Spring County
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PH: (501) 865-4888

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1038 students
  • 3 schools

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 Benchmark Exam Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Literacy
 72% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 66% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Literacy
 77% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 52% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.

Literacy
 75% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Literacy
 79% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 55% (2009)
The state average for Science was 32% in 2009.

Literacy
 80% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Literacy
 80% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Literacy
 67% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 52% (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
 91% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2009.

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

Geometry
 64% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 83% (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 teacher1113
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic90%67%
Hispanic8%8%
Black, not Hispanic<1%23%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
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 program57%56%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,272$8,128
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%60%
Student and staff support9%11%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures18%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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