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Pulaski County Special School District

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925 E. Dixon Road
Little Rock, AR 72216
Pulaski County
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PH: (501) 490-2000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 18,587 students
  • 36 schools

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 Benchmark Exam Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Literacy
 59% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Literacy
 59% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Literacy
 64% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Literacy
 50% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Literacy
 48% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Literacy
 59% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Literacy
 38% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 51% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math.
  • The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 End of Course Exam Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 49% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 66% in 2008.

Geometry
 36% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 60% in 2008.

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in algebra I and geometry.
  • The results for End of Course Exams administered in spring 2007 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1614
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic53%68%
Black, not Hispanic42%23%
Hispanic3%7%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program48%53%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,227$7,722
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%61%
Student and staff support10%9%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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