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6.5 avg / 10

Dierks School District

School District · Dierks, Arkansas

Students: 518
Teachers (FTE): 75

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,952

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.9:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#102 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,952

+$546 vs Arkansas median

District size

518 students

Smaller than Arkansas median

About Dierks School District

Dierks School District is a Dierks, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 518 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1. The district invests $12,952 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Dierks School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Joann Walters Elementary Sch, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.

In standardized testing, Dierks School District students show an average math proficiency of 36.2% and ELA proficiency of 39.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Dierks School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 39.5%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Dierks School District with test data.

Schools in Dierks School District

2 schools

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Dierks
Total Enrollment
518
Teachers (FTE)
75
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dierks School District?

Dierks School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Dierks School District?

The average composite rating for Dierks School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Dierks School District?

Dierks School District spends $12,952 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Dierks School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Dierks School District is 6.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Dierks School District?

Joann Walters Elementary Sch is the highest-rated school in Dierks School District with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What are the test scores in Dierks School District?

Across schools in Dierks School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
36.2%
ELA Proficiency
39.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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