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#414 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 40% in state
Oden Schools
School · Ouachita River School District · Oden, AR
An Ouachita River School District school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
135 SCHOOL DR, Oden, AR 71961
- Math 42% vs AR 39% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs AR 35% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Oden Schools score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oden Schools 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 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average303/100K
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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
$43,389
Median home value
$95,600
Median rent
$718/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71961; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ouachita River School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,567NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oden Schools is listed in OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oden Schools
Oden Schools is a public school in Oden, AR, part of Ouachita River School District, serving approximately 148 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #414 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oden Schools
What grades does Oden Schools serve?
Oden Schools serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Oden Schools?
Oden Schools has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oden Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Oden Schools is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oden Schools rank in AR?
Oden Schools ranks #414 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Oden Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Oden Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Oden Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oden Schools has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Oden Schools a charter school?
No, Oden Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oden Schools a Title I school?
No, Oden Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oden Schools?
73.0% of students at Oden Schools 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
- 148
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (870) 326-4311
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 71961)
- 1,203
- Area median age
- 52.8
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 71961; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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