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#618 of 1,036 schools in AR
Kipp:delta College Prep School
Middle School · Kipp Delta Public Schools · Helena, AR
A charter middle school in Helena, AR where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
215 CHERRY ST, Helena, AR 72342
- Math 31% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp:delta College Prep School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp:delta College Prep School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- County Safety: Average258/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,191
Median home value
$99,000
Median rent
$655/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
37.2%
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kipp Delta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kipp:delta College Prep School is listed in KIPP DELTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp:delta College Prep School
Kipp:delta College Prep School is a public middle school in Helena, AR, part of Kipp Delta Public Schools, serving approximately 198 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #618 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp:delta College Prep School
What grades does Kipp:delta College Prep School serve?
Kipp:delta College Prep School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp:delta College Prep School?
Kipp:delta College Prep School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp:delta College Prep School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp:delta College Prep School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp:delta College Prep School rank in AR?
Kipp:delta College Prep School ranks #618 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Kipp:delta College Prep School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp:delta College Prep School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kipp:delta College Prep School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp:delta College Prep School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kipp:delta College Prep School a charter school?
Yes, Kipp:delta College Prep School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp:delta College Prep School a Title I school?
No, Kipp:delta College Prep School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp:delta College Prep School?
100.0% of students at Kipp:delta College Prep School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Phillips County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (870) 753-9444
- Area population (ZIP 72342)
- 3,971
- Area median age
- 47
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72342; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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