B+
Above Average
80/100

Dewitt Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1209 W 16TH ST, Dewitt, AR 72042
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 47% · Math 60% proficient · 64th percentile in Arkansas
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

80
Repit Score
out of 100
279
Students
enrolled
10.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%64/100reading 54th percentile, math 73rd percentile among Arkansas middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+4 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency60% (+14 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%67%reading -3 pts, math +7 pts65th percentile (list)
Black25%35%reading -1 pts, math +8 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income32%47%reading -4 pts, math +6 pts42nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1209 W 16TH ST
City Dewitt
ZIP Code 72042
District 0500001
NCES School ID 050000100217
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72042

Understanding the community around Dewitt Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,010
Per Capita Income $32,244
Poverty Rate 10.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%
High School or Higher 85.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $111,700
Median Rent $770
Owner-Occupied 73.7%
Renter-Occupied 26.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dewitt Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.9%
Female 44.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.5%
Black 11.1%
Hispanic/Latino 9.0%
Two or More Races 5.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 279
Teachers (FTE) 26.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dewitt Middle School?
Dewitt Middle School has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dewitt Middle School?
Dewitt Middle School has 279 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1.
What grades does Dewitt Middle School serve?
Dewitt Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dewitt Middle School receive per student?
Dewitt Middle School receives $17,952 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dewitt Middle School in 72042 ▼
Avg Home Value
$115,457
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1-Year Change
-6.8%
% Renters
26.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026