Dawes Intermediate School

About Dawes Intermediate School

Dawes Intermediate School is a public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is part of the Fort Smith Public School District and serves students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student body with a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Dawes Intermediate School is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The staff is committed to helping students reach their full potential by providing a rigorous academic program and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school also offers a variety of clubs, sports teams, and after-school programs.
The school has an active and involved parent community. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children’s education by attending school events, volunteering in the classroom, and attending parent-teacher conferences.
Dawes Intermediate School is committed to helping students reach their highest potential and become responsible citizens. The school strives to instill a sense of pride and respect in its students and encourages them to become active members of their community.

Address:	10451 West Lake Road Mobile, AL 36695
Phone:	(251) 221-1485
Site:	www.dawesintermediate.com
Grades:	3 – 5
Enrollment:	547 students

Overview Dawes Intermediate School

Dawes Intermediate School serves 547 students in grades 3-5.
Dawes Intermediate School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Dawes Intermediate School

Dawes Intermediate School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Dawes Intermediate School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.