Serving 397 students in grades 8-9, Dequeen Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 8-9
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dequeen Junior High School's student population of 397 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dequeen Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dequeen Junior High School is 0.53, which is less 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
#223 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
62%
14%
Black
3%
19%
White
29%
59%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dequeen Junior High School's ranking?
Dequeen Junior High School is ranked #223 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dequeen Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Dequeen Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dequeen Junior High School?
397 students attend Dequeen Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dequeen Junior High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dequeen Junior High School?
Dequeen Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dequeen Junior High School offer ?
Dequeen Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dequeen Junior High School part of?
Dequeen Junior High School is part of Dequeen School District.
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