The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 71%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (09-10)
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)15-19%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-34%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
9%
Black
(09-10)95%
22%
White
(09-10)5%
65%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
HOPE Academy School District
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% AR state average).
How many students attend Hope Academy?
120 students attend Hope Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hope Academy students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What grades does Hope Academy offer ?
Hope Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hope Academy part of?
Hope Academy is part of HOPE Academy School District.
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