West Memphis School District
- 301 SOUTH AVALON
- WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301
- (870) 735-1915
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 64.6% | 76.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,412 | $8,855 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.3 | 12.9 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,996 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 420 | - |
District Test Scores
Benchmark - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 64.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 78.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 67.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 74.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 64.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 24.0% | 37.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 62.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 12.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2008 | 14.0% | 32.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 76.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 67.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 56.0% | |
End-of-Course - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 76.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 66.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 16.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2009 | 18.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 10.0% | 30.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 11 Literacy - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 60.0% | |
Source: AR Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,996 | 14.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 76 |
| Kindergarten Students | 515 |
| 1st Grade Students | 520 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 480 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 512 |
| 4th Grade Students | 434 |
| 5th Grade Students | 455 |
| 6th Grade Students | 454 |
| 7th Grade Students | 447 |
| 8th Grade Students | 457 |
| 9th Grade Students | 432 |
| 10th Grade Students | 526 |
| 11th Grade Students | 372 |
| 12th Grade Students | 319 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 26 |
| Hispanic | 37 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 4,799 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,106 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,016 |
| Female | 2,983 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 420 | 14.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 4 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 49 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 162 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 168 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 37 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 65 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 15 |
| Elementary | 8 |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 12 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 244 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 33 |
| School Administrators | 22 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 38 |
| Student Support Services | 78 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 67 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $58,458,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $9,586,000 | 16.4% |
| Property Tax | $2,003,000 | 3.4% |
| All Other Taxes | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Cities and Counties | $29,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch | $217,000 | 0.4% |
| District Activity Receipts | $779,000 | 1.3% |
| Sale of Property | $9,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,161,000 | 2.0% |
| Private Contributions | $48,000 | 0.08% |
| Miscellaneous | $184,000 | 0.3% |
| NCES and Census Revenue | $5,151,000 | 8.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $37,211,000 | 63.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $29,034,000 | 49.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $4,886,000 | 8.4% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $860,000 | 1.5% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $56,000 | 0.10% |
| School Lunch Programs | $26,000 | 0.04% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $217,000 | 0.4% |
| Other Programs | $792,000 | 1.4% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $516,000 | 0.9% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $823,000 | 1.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $11,661,000 | 19.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,016,000 | 5.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,494,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $2,343,000 | 4.0% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $12,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $132,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,443,000 | 4.2% |
| Through State - Other | $2,161,000 | 3.7% |
| Direct - Other | $60,000 | 0.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $51,521,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $29,890,000 | 58.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $18,852,000 | 36.6% |
| Student Support | $1,897,000 | 3.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $4,651,000 | 8.0% |
| General Administration Support | $1,036,000 | 1.8% |
| School Administration Support | $2,594,000 | 4.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,680,000 | 9.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $524,000 | 0.9% |
| Other Support Services | $2,470,000 | 4.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,779,000 | 5.4% |
| Food Services | $2,779,000 | 4.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 64.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 329 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 100 | 6.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within West Memphis School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 12
- Students: 5,996
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 420
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| BRAGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
309 West Barton
West Memphis, AR Public | KG-6 | 384 | 12.4 |  Review This School |
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| EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1151 Goodwin
West Memphis, AR Public | 7-9 | 373 | 10.7 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| FAULK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
908 Vanderbilt
West Memphis, AR Public | KG-6 | 511 | 15.0 | 4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2395 South L Henry St
West Memphis, AR Public | KG-6 | 428 | 11.6 | Review This School |
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| MADDUX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2100 East Barton
West Memphis, AR Public | KG-6 | 543 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1011 West Barton
West Memphis, AR Public | KG-6 | 569 | 16.7 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WEAVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1280 East Barton
West Memphis, AR Public | KG-6 | 353 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| WEDLOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
200 B J Taylor St
Edmondson, AR Public | KG-6 | 103 | 6.4 | Review This School |
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| WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
331 West Barton
West Memphis, AR Public | 7-9 | 464 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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| WEST MEMPHIS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
501 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR Public | 10-12 | 1,217 | 16.0 | 4.5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| WONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
801 South 16 St
West Memphis, AR Public | PK-6 | 555 | 14.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WONDER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1405 Madison
West Memphis, AR Public | 7-9 | 499 | 12.2 |  4 out of 5 10 Reviews |
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