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Black Rock Elementary School (Closed 2015)

189 N St Joseph St
Black Rock, AR 72415
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Black Rock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(13-14)
55-59%
73%
(13-14)
60-64%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
96%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lawrence County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Black Rock Elementary School?
169 students attend Black Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Black Rock Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Rock Elementary School?
Black Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Black Rock Elementary School offer ?
Black Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Black Rock Elementary School part of?
Black Rock Elementary School is part of Lawrence County School District.

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