Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Summit 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
12%
Black
(15-16)43%
21%
White
(15-16)48%
61%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
2%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)40-59%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit School?
The graduation rate of Summit School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Summit School?
71 students attend Summit School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Summit School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit School?
Summit School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Summit School offer ?
Summit School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Summit School part of?
Summit School is part of Hot Springs School District.
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