Strong-Huttig Schools

Summary:

Strong-Huttig Schools is an alternative public school serving 316 students in grades K-12 in Strong, Arkansas, a high-need area with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite spending $14,296 per student, which is higher than the state average, Strong-Huttig Schools consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, only 13.4% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%, and just 6.9% were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 36.4%. The school's performance on ACT Aspire tests also lags behind the state, with significantly lower percentages of students meeting proficiency standards in English, Math, Science, and Reading.

While Strong-Huttig School District maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 10.1 students per teacher over the past three school years, this does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students. The consistently low performance and the disconnect between higher spending and student outcomes suggest that the school may need to re-evaluate its instructional strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to better serve its high-need student population.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

635 S Concord
Strong, AR 71765

(870) 797-7322

District: Strong-Huttig School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
459^th of 497 Arkansas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,296

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 309

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.3%

White:

18.1%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Strong-Huttig Schools ranks worse than 92.4% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.45. (See more...)

Compare Details Strong-Huttig Schools ranks worse than 99.4% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.46. (See more...)

Compare Details Strong-Huttig Schools ranks worse than 95.7% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.07. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (79.3%), White (18.1%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Strong-Huttig Schools is 9.3. (See more...)

Compare Strong-Huttig Schools employs 32.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Strong-Huttig Schools is $14,296.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Strong-Huttig Schools was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Strong-Huttig Schools 333^rd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Strong-Huttig Schools in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Strong-Huttig Schools 292^nd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Strong-Huttig Schools in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Strong-Huttig Schools

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2021	19.37	411^th	496	17.1%
2022	3.61	480^th	487	1.4%
2023	6.74	469^th	492	4.7%
2024	11.45	459^th	497	7.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Strong-Huttig Schools

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2021	8.82	305^th	330	7.6%
2022	8.26	295^th	318	7.2%
2023	4.58	322^nd	330	2.4%
2024	3.46	333^rd	335	0.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Strong-Huttig Schools

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2021	8.03	273^rd	290	5.9%
2022	6.74	273^rd	282	3.2%
2023	8.58	276^th	295	6.4%
2024	11.07	292^nd	305	4.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Strong-Huttig Schools

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	67	221	0	12	1	0	301
2020	66	226	0	9	1	2	304
2021	61	233	0	7	1	1	303
2022	55	249	0	5	1	2	312
2023	58	249	0	3	3	3	316
2024	56	245	1	3	2	2	309

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 Strong-Huttig Schools

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	301	29.5	10.2	94.4
2020	304	31.9	9.5	93.8
2021	303	29.8	10.1	100
2022	312	32.4	9.6	100
2023	316	31.6	9.9	100
2024	309	32.9	9.3	100.3

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 Strong-Huttig Schools

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	301	29.5	10.2	94.4
2020	304	31.9	9.5	93.8
2021	303	29.8	10.1	100
2022	312	32.4	9.6	100
2023	316	31.6	9.9	100
2024	309	32.9	9.3	100.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Strong-Huttig Schools

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,127 (14.9%)	$12,169 (85.1%)	$14,296

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Strong-Huttig Schools

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	301	316	5%
African American	221	249	12.7%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	3	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	67	58	13.4%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.4%	100%	5.6%

Schools Near Strong-Huttig Schools

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)									ATLAS Reading (2024)									ATLAS Mathematics (2024)							ATLAS Algebra (2024)		ATLAS Geometry (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)							ATLAS Biology (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Strong-Huttig Schools	Public, Alternative	K-12	635 S Concord	Strong	71765	Union County	Strong-Huttig School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 797-7322	309	33	9.3	100.3%	56 (18.1%)	245 (79.3%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)	28.1	20.9	10.0	3.6	6.3	8.0	10.5	13.6	13.4	25.0	16.7	10.0	3.6	6.3	4.0	10.5	13.6	11.9	25.0	0.0	0.0	3.6	0.0	4.0	6.9	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	18.8	4.2	5.0	0.0	0.0	4.0	6.2	9.1	0.0	8.7	$14,296	$2,127	$12,169

Frequently Asked Questions about Strong-Huttig Schools

How many students attend Strong-Huttig Schools?

In the 2023-24 school year, 309 students attended Strong-Huttig Schools.

What is the racial makeup of Strong-Huttig Schools?

Students at Strong-Huttig Schools are 79% African American, 18% White.

What district is Strong-Huttig Schools in?

Strong-Huttig School District

Is Strong-Huttig Schools a good school?

Strong-Huttig Schools ranks in the bottom 7.6% of Arkansas alternative schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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