Dequeen Middle School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Dequeen Middle School
DeQueen Middle School is a public school located in DeQueen, Arkansas. It is part of the DeQueen Public Schools district and serves students in grades 6-8. The school has a strong academic program, with a focus on preparing students for college and career. The school also offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and other activities.
DeQueen Middle School is committed to providing students with a safe and supportive learning environment. The school has a positive school culture and a strong sense of community. The school also has a variety of resources available to help students succeed, including a comprehensive after-school program, a full-time guidance counselor, and a social worker.
DeQueen Middle School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school strives to provide a quality education that prepares students for success in the future.
Address:
1803 W Coulter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832Phone:
(870) 642-2428
Site:
Grades:
6 – 7
Enrollment:
377 students
Overview Dequeen Middle School
Dequeen Middle School serves 377 students in grades 6-7.
Dequeen Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Verdict on Dequeen Middle School
Dequeen Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Dequeen Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
