Serving 294 students in grades 9-12, Springdale Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
294 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
50%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
35%
58%
Hawaiian
11%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)30-34%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Springdale Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Springdale Alternative School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Springdale Alternative School?
294 students attend Springdale Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Springdale Alternative School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Springdale Alternative School?
Springdale Alternative School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Springdale Alternative School offer ?
Springdale Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Springdale Alternative School part of?
Springdale Alternative School is part of Springdale School District.
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