Dumas Junior High School

About Dumas Junior High School

Dumas Junior High School is a public school located in Dumas, Arkansas. It is part of the Dumas School District and serves students in grades 7-8. The school has a strong academic program that focuses on providing students with a well-rounded education. The school offers a variety of core classes such as math, science, English, and social studies, as well as elective classes in the arts, music, and physical education. Dumas Junior High School also offers extracurricular activities, such as athletics, clubs, and school-sponsored events.
The school has a strong community of teachers, staff, and parents who are committed to providing the best possible educational experience for all students. The school has a safe and welcoming environment, and the staff strives to ensure that all students have the resources they need to succeed.
Dumas Junior High School is a great place to learn and grow, and the school is dedicated to helping all students reach their full potential.

Address:	315 S College St Dumas, AR 71639
Phone:	(870) 382-4476
Site:	www.dpsd.k12.ar.us
Grades:	7 – 9
Enrollment:	283 students

Overview Dumas Junior High School

Dumas Junior High School serves 283 students in grades 7-9.
Dumas Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Dumas Junior High School

Dumas Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Dumas Junior High School is 0.49, 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.