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6.5 avg / 10

Dumas School District

School District · Dumas, Arkansas

Students: 947
Teachers (FTE): 94
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,612

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.1:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#97 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,612

+$4,206 vs Arkansas median

District size

947 students

Typical than Arkansas median

About Dumas School District

Dumas School District is a Dumas, Arkansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 947 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $16,612 per student annually.

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

The highest-rated school in the district is Dumas Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Dumas School District students show an average math proficiency of 18.2% and ELA proficiency of 25.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 18.2%
School
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ELA Proficiency 25.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Dumas School District with test data.

Schools in Dumas School District

4 schools

District Details

City
Dumas
Total Enrollment
947
Teachers (FTE)
94
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dumas School District?

Dumas School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Dumas School District?

The average composite rating for Dumas 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 Dumas School District?

Dumas School District spends $16,612 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Dumas School District is 10.1:1.

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

Dumas Middle School is the highest-rated school in Dumas School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Dumas School District?

Across schools in Dumas School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Dumas School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Dumas School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

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
18.2%
ELA Proficiency
25.8%

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

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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