Serving 52 students in grades 6-12, Belle Point Alternative Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belle Point Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Belle Point Alternative Center's student population of 52 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belle Point Alternative Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Point Alternative Center is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#946 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
21%
20%
White
43%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Point Alternative Center's ranking?
Belle Point Alternative Center is ranked #946 out of 993 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belle Point Alternative Center?
The graduation rate of Belle Point Alternative Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Belle Point Alternative Center?
52 students attend Belle Point Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Belle Point Alternative Center students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Point Alternative Center?
Belle Point Alternative Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belle Point Alternative Center offer ?
Belle Point Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belle Point Alternative Center part of?
Belle Point Alternative Center is part of Fort Smith School District.
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