Serving 237 students in grades 9-12, Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School's student population of 237 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#867 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
17%
19%
White
41%
59%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School's ranking?
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School is ranked #867 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School?
The graduation rate of Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School is 87%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School?
237 students attend Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School?
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School offer ?
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School part of?
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School is part of Fayetteville School District.
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