Searcy School District
- 801 NORTH ELM ST
- SEARCY, AR 72143
- (501) 268-3517
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 77.9% | 76.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,064 | $8,855 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.6 | 12.9 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,897 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 267 | - |
District Test Scores
Benchmark - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 64.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 78.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 67.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 74.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 64.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 37.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 62.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 32.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 76.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 67.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 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 | 92.0% | 76.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 66.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 30.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 11 Literacy - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 60.0% | |
Source: AR Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,897 | 14.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 331 |
| 1st Grade Students | 335 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 337 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 331 |
| 4th Grade Students | 337 |
| 5th Grade Students | 295 |
| 6th Grade Students | 285 |
| 7th Grade Students | 314 |
| 8th Grade Students | 294 |
| 9th Grade Students | 319 |
| 10th Grade Students | 274 |
| 11th Grade Students | 249 |
| 12th Grade Students | 256 |
| Ungraded Students | 16 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 26 |
| Hispanic | 231 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 351 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,195 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,003 |
| Female | 1,970 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 267 | 14.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 26 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 129 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 91 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 21 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 24 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | 4 |
| Secondary | 5 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 147 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| School Administrators | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 |
| Student Support Services | 40 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 57 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $33,580,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $14,152,000 | 42.1% |
| Property Tax | $3,374,000 | 10.0% |
| Other School Systems | $18,000 | 0.05% |
| Cities and Counties | $54,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $16,000 | 0.05% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| School Lunch | $607,000 | 1.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $424,000 | 1.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $687,000 | 2.0% |
| Private Contributions | $93,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $199,000 | 0.6% |
| NCES and Census Revenue | $8,677,000 | 25.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $16,916,000 | 50.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $14,130,000 | 42.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $879,000 | 2.6% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $201,000 | 0.6% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $18,000 | 0.05% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $117,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch Programs | $12,000 | 0.04% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $169,000 | 0.5% |
| Other Programs | $667,000 | 2.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $291,000 | 0.9% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $429,000 | 1.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,512,000 | 7.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $689,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $667,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $19,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $6,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $827,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Other | $301,000 | 0.9% |
| Direct - Other | $3,000 | 0.01% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $27,247,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $16,457,000 | 60.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $9,006,000 | 33.1% |
| Student Support | $1,007,000 | 3.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,388,000 | 4.1% |
| General Administration Support | $781,000 | 2.3% |
| School Administration Support | $1,677,000 | 5.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,088,000 | 9.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $843,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Support Services | $222,000 | 0.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,784,000 | 6.5% |
| Food Services | $1,632,000 | 4.9% |
| Enterprise Operations | $152,000 | 0.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 77.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 222 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 28 | 2.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Searcy School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 3,897
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 267
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| AHLF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
308 West Vine St
Searcy, AR Public | 7-8 | 612 | 13.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
609 West Mcrae St
Searcy, AR Public | KG-4 | 612 | 14.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SEARCY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
301 North Ella St
Searcy, AR Public | 9-12 | 1,101 | 14.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SIDNEY DEENER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
163 Cloverdale Blvd
Searcy, AR Public | KG-4 | 463 | 12.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1103 Woodruff St
Searcy, AR Public | 5-6 | 584 | 13.6 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
512 Country Club Rd
Searcy, AR Public | KG-4 | 601 | 17.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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