Reed Elementary School

About Reed Elementary School

Reed Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the heart of the city of Reed. It is part of the Reed school district and serves students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Reed Elementary is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for all students. The staff is committed to providing a comprehensive, standards-based education that meets the needs of each individual student.
Reed Elementary has a diverse student body and offers a variety of programs and activities to meet the needs of its students. The school has a strong emphasis on the arts, with a robust music program and visual arts classes. Additionally, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
Reed Elementary is a welcoming and inclusive school community that values diversity and encourages students to be their best. The school works to foster a positive school climate and culture where students can thrive. Reed Elementary is committed to providing a quality education and preparing students for success in their future endeavors.

Address:	709 S Cherry St Dumas, AR 71639
Phone:	(870) 382-5363
Site:	www.dpsd.k12.ar.us
Grades:	3 – 6
Enrollment:	332 students

Overview Reed Elementary School

Reed Elementary School serves 332 students in grades 3-6.
Reed Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (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 16% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Reed Elementary School

Reed Elementary 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 Reed Elementary School is 0.46, 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.