Below Average
#955 of 1,036 schools in AR
Sidney Deener Elem. School
Elementary School · Searcy School District · Searcy, AR
A Searcy School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
163 CLOVERDALE BLVD, Searcy, AR 72143
- Math 27% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sidney Deener Elem. School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 31 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sidney Deener Elem. 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Searcy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,522
Median home value
$176,900
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Crosspointe PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Searcy School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,718NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sidney Deener Elem. School is listed in SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sidney Deener Elem. School
Sidney Deener Elem. School is a public elementary school in Searcy, AR, part of Searcy School District, serving approximately 429 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #955 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sidney Deener Elem. School
What grades does Sidney Deener Elem. School serve?
Sidney Deener Elem. School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Sidney Deener Elem. School?
Sidney Deener Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney Deener Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sidney Deener Elem. School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sidney Deener Elem. School rank in AR?
Sidney Deener Elem. School ranks #955 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Sidney Deener Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sidney Deener Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Sidney Deener Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sidney Deener Elem. School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sidney Deener Elem. School a charter school?
No, Sidney Deener Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sidney Deener Elem. School a Title I school?
No, Sidney Deener Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sidney Deener Elem. School?
77.4% of students at Sidney Deener Elem. 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- White County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (501) 268-3850
- Area population (ZIP 72143)
- 35,523
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 72143; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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