Serving 71 students in grades 7-12, Umpire High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)27%
12%
Black
(15-16)n/a
21%
White
(15-16)72%
61%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
2%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Umpire High School?
The graduation rate of Umpire High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Umpire High School?
71 students attend Umpire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Umpire High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Umpire High School?
Umpire High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Umpire High School offer ?
Umpire High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Umpire High School part of?
Umpire High School is part of Cossatot River School District.
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