Alternative Agencies ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students (05-06)
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(05-06)n/a
1%
Asian
(05-06)5%
1%
Hispanic
(05-06)n/a
7%
Black
(05-06)3%
22%
White
(05-06)92%
69%
Hawaiian
(05-06)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(05-06)n/a
n/a
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Agencies?
The graduation rate of Alternative Agencies is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alternative Agencies?
39 students attend Alternative Agencies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Alternative Agencies students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Alternative Agencies offer ?
Alternative Agencies offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Alternative Agencies part of?
Alternative Agencies is part of Little Rock School District.
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