Pottsville School District
- 63 WEST CEDAR
- POTTSVILLE, AR 72858
- (479) 968-8101
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 89.7% | 76.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,009 | $8,855 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.1 | 12.9 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,638 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 125 | - |
District Test Scores
Benchmark - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 64.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 78.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 67.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 74.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 64.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 37.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 62.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 38.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 32.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 76.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 67.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 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 | 73.0% | 76.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 66.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 24.0% | 30.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 11 Literacy - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 60.0% | |
Source: AR Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,638 | 13.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 40 |
| Kindergarten Students | 127 |
| 1st Grade Students | 120 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 121 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 145 |
| 4th Grade Students | 122 |
| 5th Grade Students | 146 |
| 6th Grade Students | 121 |
| 7th Grade Students | 120 |
| 8th Grade Students | 123 |
| 9th Grade Students | 142 |
| 10th Grade Students | 115 |
| 11th Grade Students | 113 |
| 12th Grade Students | 103 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 9 |
| Hispanic | 56 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 16 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,556 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 869 |
| Female | 789 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 125 | 13.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 59 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 48 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 7 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 27 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 4 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 76 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 6 |
| School Administrators | 5 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 |
| Student Support Services | 21 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 29 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $15,583,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $3,192,000 | 20.5% |
| Property Tax | $721,000 | 4.6% |
| Cities and Counties | $1,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $235,000 | 1.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $218,000 | 1.4% |
| Interest Earnings | $153,000 | 1.0% |
| Miscellaneous | $10,000 | 0.06% |
| NCES and Census Revenue | $1,854,000 | 11.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $11,307,000 | 72.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $7,668,000 | 49.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $430,000 | 2.8% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $80,000 | 0.5% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $4,000 | 0.03% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $37,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $5,000 | 0.03% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $295,000 | 1.9% |
| Other Programs | $2,486,000 | 16.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $121,000 | 0.8% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $179,000 | 1.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,084,000 | 7.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $359,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $244,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $6,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $325,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Other | $92,000 | 0.6% |
| Direct - Other | $56,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $11,201,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $7,051,000 | 62.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $3,559,000 | 31.8% |
| Student Support | $513,000 | 3.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $658,000 | 4.2% |
| General Administration Support | $248,000 | 1.6% |
| School Administration Support | $589,000 | 3.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,074,000 | 6.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $337,000 | 2.2% |
| Other Support Services | $140,000 | 0.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $591,000 | 5.3% |
| Food Services | $591,000 | 3.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 89.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 96 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 7 | 1.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Pottsville School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 1,638
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 125
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| POTTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
87 South B
Pottsville, AR Public | PK-3 | 553 | 15.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| POTTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
500 Apache Dr
Pottsville, AR Public | 10-12 | 331 | 9.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| POTTSVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
250 Apache Ln
Pottsville, AR Public | 7-9 | 385 | 9.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| POTTSVILLE MIDDLE GRADE SCHOOL | ||||
6926 Sr 247
Pottsville, AR Public | 4-6 | 389 | 11.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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