Summary:
The Dumas School District in Arkansas has only one middle school, Dumas Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Dumas Middle School appears to be struggling academically, with test scores significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels.
Dumas Middle School's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, going from 238th out of 318 Arkansas middle schools in 2021-2022 to 306th out of 335 in 2023-2024. The school is also rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other schools in the state. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.4 to 1, the school's academic performance remains poor, with only 14.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 8% proficient in mathematics, compared to state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively.
The high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Dumas Middle School, at 99.58% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges. While the school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was higher than the state average at $11,298, it does not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach to school improvement in the Dumas School District.
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