Excellent
#14 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 1% in state
Mt. Judea K-12 School
School · Deer/mt. Judea School District · Mt. Judea, AR
A Deer/mt. Judea School District school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 40, Mt. Judea, AR 72655
- Math 24% vs AR 41% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mt. Judea K-12 School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mt. Judea K-12 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated780/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$42,400
Median home value
$107,000
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in DEER/MT. JUDEA SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer K-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | Not available | 166 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Deer/mt. Judea School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt. Judea K-12 School is listed in DEER/MT. JUDEA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt. Judea K-12 School
Mt. Judea K-12 School is a public school in Mt. Judea, AR, part of Deer/mt.
Judea School District, serving approximately 166 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt. Judea K-12 School
What grades does Mt. Judea K-12 School serve?
Mt. Judea K-12 School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mt. Judea K-12 School?
Mt. Judea K-12 School has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Judea K-12 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Judea K-12 School is 2.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Judea K-12 School rank in AR?
Mt. Judea K-12 School ranks #14 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Mt. Judea K-12 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Judea K-12 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Mt. Judea K-12 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Judea K-12 School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Mt. Judea K-12 School a charter school?
No, Mt. Judea K-12 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Judea K-12 School a Title I school?
No, Mt. Judea K-12 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Judea K-12 School?
98.2% of students at Mt. Judea K-12 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 166
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Newton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (870) 434-5350
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 72655)
- 353
- Area median age
- 62.1
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 72655; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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