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Dumas Middle School

Summary:

Dumas Middle School is a public middle school located in Dumas, Arkansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 236 students. The school is part of the Dumas School District, which is ranked 233 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Dumas Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state average in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.3% of Dumas Middle School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%. Similarly, in mathematics, only 8% of Dumas Middle School students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36.4%. The school has a low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom half of Dumas Middle School has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with rates consistently above 99% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the school's low performance, there is no clear evidence of significant improvement over time. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated but remained in the bottom half of Arkansas middle schools. However, Dumas Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 10.4 students per teacher in recent years, which could potentially be an advantage. Addressing the school's challenges may require a comprehensive approach that goes beyond just academic interventions, as the issues appear to be rooted in socioeconomic factors.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 315 S College St
       Dumas, AR  71639

(870) 382-4476

District: Dumas School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
306th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,298 Help


Students who attend Dumas Middle School usually attend:

High:    Dumas High School

Feeder schools for Dumas Middle School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School
    Reed Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  215

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.5%
White:
13.0%
Hispanic:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dumas Middle School ranks worse than 91.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dumas Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (73.5%), White (13%), Hispanic (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dumas Middle School is 11. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dumas Middle School is $11,298.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dumas Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dumas Middle School 306th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Dumas Middle School in the ranking list.)

Dumas School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dumas School District 233rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dumas Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 25.29 173rd 208 16.8%
2006 27.90 168th 206 18.4%
2008 26.38 190th 223 14.8%
2009 16.78 216th 240 10.0%
2010 12.39 237th 254 6.7%
2011 23.33 228th 264 13.6%
2012 23.06 226th 265 14.7%
2013 15.53 250th 278 10.1%
2014 13.28 256th 280 8.6%
2015 19.78 237th 275 13.8%
2016 16.05 285th 312 8.7%
2017 31.37 238th 315 24.4%
2018 33.10 232nd 318 27.0%
2019 20.13 278th 319 12.9%
2021 40.80 216th 330 34.5%
2022 31.18 238th 318 25.2%
2023 14.43 296th 330 10.3%
2024 13.29 306th 335 8.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dumas Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 239 326 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1989 240 307 3 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 554
1990 239 333 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1991 243 325 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1992 220 334 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1993 209 343 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1994 188 356 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1995 166 309 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1996 166 309 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1997 150 308 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1998 135 303 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1999 119 292 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2000 113 261 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 115 274 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 123 280 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2003 123 280 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2004 124 267 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2005 129 262 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2006 121 273 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2007 101 252 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 91 212 0 23 2 n/a n/a 0 328
2009 92 224 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2010 95 209 1 18 0 0 0 0 323
2011 84 231 1 18 0 0 2 0 336
2012 95 222 2 22 0 0 0 0 341
2013 96 231 2 30 0 0 0 0 359
2014 92 229 1 37 0 0 0 0 359
2015 85 215 1 34 0 0 0 0 335
2016 88 216 2 29 0 0 0 0 335
2017 77 182 0 39 1 0 1 0 300
2018 55 157 0 34 1 0 1 0 248
2019 41 170 0 43 1 0 5 0 260
2020 36 186 0 36 0 0 3 0 261
2021 43 195 2 38 0 0 5 0 283
2022 49 175 3 29 0 0 4 0 260
2023 47 152 1 32 0 0 4 0 236
2024 28 158 1 26 0 0 2 0 215

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dumas Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 565 27.2 20.7 n/a
1989 554 36.0 15.3 n/a
1990 578 35.0 16.5 46.5
1991 580 28.6 20.2 51.4
1992 564 30.5 18.4 54.1
1993 566 29.4 19.3 51.2
1994 570 37.0 15.4 53
1995 496 30.4 16.3 55.8
1996 496 30.4 16.3 55.8
1997 483 29.3 16.5 49.9
1998 458 29.3 15.6 62.4
1999 438 15.3 28.6 66
2000 398 36.0 11.1 89.7
2001 413 43.0 9.6 73.8
2002 421 37.0 11.4 73.9
2003 421 37.0 11.4 73.9
2004 417 34.0 12.3 77.2
2005 411 35.0 11.7 75.9
2006 416 41.0 10.1 77.9
2007 380 41.0 9.3 85
2008 328 39.0 8.4 74.4
2009 334 40.0 8.4 77.5
2010 323 33.2 8.9 81.1
2011 336 34.3 9.7 78.9
2012 341 33.2 10.2 76.5
2013 359 32.0 11.1 79.1
2014 359 32.0 11.1 77.4
2015 335 33.0 10.1 72.8
2016 335 31.0 10.8 80
2017 300 33.3 9.0 32.7
2018 248 29.6 8.3 31.9
2019 260 31.8 8.1 72.7
2020 261 27.5 9.4 100
2021 283 28.5 9.9 100
2022 260 25.8 10.0 100
2023 236 22.6 10.4 99.6
2024 215 19.4 11.0 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dumas Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 565 27.2 20.7 n/a
1989 554 36.0 15.3 n/a
1990 578 35.0 16.5 46.5
1991 580 28.6 20.2 51.4
1992 564 30.5 18.4 54.1
1993 566 29.4 19.3 51.2
1994 570 37.0 15.4 53
1995 496 30.4 16.3 55.8
1996 496 30.4 16.3 55.8
1997 483 29.3 16.5 49.9
1998 458 29.3 15.6 62.4
1999 438 15.3 28.6 66
2000 398 36.0 11.1 89.7
2001 413 43.0 9.6 73.8
2002 421 37.0 11.4 73.9
2003 421 37.0 11.4 73.9
2004 417 34.0 12.3 77.2
2005 411 35.0 11.7 75.9
2006 416 41.0 10.1 77.9
2007 380 41.0 9.3 85
2008 328 39.0 8.4 74.4
2009 334 40.0 8.4 77.5
2010 323 33.2 8.9 81.1
2011 336 34.3 9.7 78.9
2012 341 33.2 10.2 76.5
2013 359 32.0 11.1 79.1
2014 359 32.0 11.1 77.4
2015 335 33.0 10.1 72.8
2016 335 31.0 10.8 80
2017 300 33.3 9.0 32.7
2018 248 29.6 8.3 31.9
2019 260 31.8 8.1 72.7
2020 261 27.5 9.4 100
2021 283 28.5 9.9 100
2022 260 25.8 10.0 100
2023 236 22.6 10.4 99.6
2024 215 19.4 11.0 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dumas Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,514 (13.4%) $9,785 (86.6%) $11,298

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dumas Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 278th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 296th of 330 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English (Dumas Middle School)61.261.1
 0.1%
   7th Grade English (Dumas School District)61.261.1
 0.1%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Dumas Middle School)21.47
 14.4%
   7th Grade Math (Dumas School District)21.47
 14.4%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Dumas Middle School)24.315.3
 9%
   7th Grade Science (Dumas School District)24.315.3
 9%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Dumas Middle School)21.318.1
 3.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Dumas School District)21.318.1
 3.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Dumas Middle School)63.750.8
 12.9%
   8th Grade English (Dumas School District)63.750.8
 12.9%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Dumas Middle School)42.919.1
 23.8%
   8th Grade Math (Dumas School District)42.919.1
 23.8%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Dumas Middle School)32.523.8
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Dumas School District)32.523.8
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Dumas Middle School)44.230.1
 14.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Dumas School District)44.230.1
 14.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Dumas Middle School)54.644.8
 9.8%
   9th Grade English (Dumas School District)54.644.8
 9.8%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.655.3
 3.3%
9th Grade Math (Dumas Middle School)24.716.7
 8%
   9th Grade Math (Dumas School District)24.716.7
 8%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.827.6
 8.2%
9th Grade Science (Dumas Middle School)24.719.2
 5.5%
   9th Grade Science (Dumas School District)24.719.2
 5.5%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3530.7
 4.3%
9th Grade Reading (Dumas Middle School)29.924.4
 5.5%
   9th Grade Reading (Dumas School District)29.924.4
 5.5%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.439.2
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students260236
 9.2%
African American170152
 10.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic4332
 25.6%
Pacific Islander00
White4147
 14.6%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.7%99.6%
 26.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dumas Middle School

Dumas Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Arkansas middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 215 students attended Dumas Middle School.

Students at Dumas Middle School are 73% African American, 13% White, 12% Hispanic.

Students who attend Dumas Middle School usually go on to attend Dumas High School


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