Serving 83 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Evening Shade Math & Science Academy 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 was 60-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
19%
White
97%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Evening Shade Math & Science Academy?
83 students attend Evening Shade Math & Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Evening Shade Math & Science Academy students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evening Shade Math & Science Academy?
Evening Shade Math & Science Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Evening Shade Math & Science Academy offer ?
Evening Shade Math & Science Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Evening Shade Math & Science Academy part of?
Evening Shade Math & Science Academy is part of Cave City School District.
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