D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Mills University Studies High School

📚 08 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1205 E DIXON RD, Little Rock, AR 72206
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 12% proficient · 7th percentile in Arkansas
Graduation
C
77% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
671
Students
enrolled
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%7/100reading 7th percentile, math 7th percentile among Arkansas high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%31/10077% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 15% 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 −41 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 proficiency22% (−21 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−34 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate77% (−11 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

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
White32%12%reading -18 pts, math -28 pts4th percentile (list)
Black17%12%reading -4 pts, math +0 pts44th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%12%reading -21 pts, math -14 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -16 pts, math -12 pts7th 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 1205 E DIXON RD
City Little Rock
ZIP Code 72206
District 0511850
NCES School ID 051185000945
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72206

Understanding the community around Mills University Studies High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,588
Per Capita Income $27,267
Poverty Rate 17.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%
High School or Higher 85.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $129,000
Median Rent $828
Owner-Occupied 69.0%
Renter-Occupied 31.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mills University Studies High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.0%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 59.8%
Hispanic/Latino 21.6%
White 13.7%
Two or More Races 4.3%
Asian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 671
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mills University Studies High School?
Mills University Studies High School has a Repit School Score of 41 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, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mills University Studies High School?
Mills University Studies High School has 671 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Mills University Studies High School serve?
Mills University Studies High School serves grades 08 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mills University Studies High School receive per student?
Mills University Studies High School receives $16,702 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mills University Studies High School in 72206 ▼
Avg Home Value
$138,057
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,114
1-Year Change
+11.9%
% Renters
31.0%

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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