D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Dumas Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 315 S COLLEGE ST, Dumas, AR 71639
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 32% · Math 29% proficient · 16th 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

45
Repit Score
out of 100
215
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%16/100reading 20th percentile, math 12th 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: 26% 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 −20 points worse 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 proficiency32% (−11 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency29% (−17 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
White55%35%reading +0 pts, math -25 pts23rd percentile (list)
Black27%27%reading +2 pts, math +1 pts48th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading -4 pts, math -8 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading -4 pts, math -14 pts18th 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 315 S COLLEGE ST
City Dumas
ZIP Code 71639
District 0505500
NCES School ID 050550000261
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 71639

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,008
Per Capita Income $19,457
Poverty Rate 19.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 6.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%
High School or Higher 78.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $91,900
Median Rent $591
Owner-Occupied 61.8%
Renter-Occupied 38.2%
View full data for ZIP 71639 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dumas Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 73.5%
White 13.0%
Hispanic/Latino 12.1%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Races 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 215
Teachers (FTE) 19.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dumas Middle School?
Dumas Middle School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Dumas Middle School?
Dumas Middle School has 215 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Dumas Middle School serve?
Dumas Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dumas Middle School receive per student?
Dumas Middle School receives $17,982 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dumas Middle School in 71639 ▼
Avg Home Value
$102,860
Avg Monthly Rent
$801
1-Year Change
+6.5%
% Renters
38.2%

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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