Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Deer K-12 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer K-12 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Deer K-12 School's student population of 166 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deer K-12 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 Deer K-12 School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#811 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
86%
58%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer K-12 School's ranking?
Deer K-12 School is ranked #811 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer K-12 School?
The graduation rate of Deer K-12 School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Deer K-12 School?
166 students attend Deer K-12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Deer K-12 School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer K-12 School?
Deer K-12 School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deer K-12 School offer ?
Deer K-12 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer K-12 School part of?
Deer K-12 School is part of Deer/Mt. Judea School District.
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