Osceola Academic Center serves 442 students in grades 1-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
442 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)62%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
66%
19%
White
29%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
10%
9%
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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Osceola Academic Center?
442 students attend Osceola Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Osceola Academic Center students are Black, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osceola Academic Center?
Osceola Academic Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Osceola Academic Center offer ?
Osceola Academic Center offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Osceola Academic Center part of?
Osceola Academic Center is part of Osceola School District.
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