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Gibbs Albright Elementary School (Closed 2011)

406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
Gibbs Albright Elementary School in Newport, AR serves grades 4 through 6 with a student–teacher ratio that was 10:1 in 2010, but more recent ratio data is unavailable.
Math proficiency shows a significant decline from 70% in 2012 to 15% in 2023, remaining lower than both the Arkansas state average of 39% and Newport School District's 23%.
Reading proficiency dropped from 61% in 2012 to 35% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 28%.
Science proficiency was 20% in 2022, below the state average of 36% and district average of 24%, with a decline from 25% in 2021.
Enrollment decreased from around 400 students in 2000 to zero reported in recent years, indicating a significant change in school population or reporting.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students (09-10)
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(09-10)
84%
75%
(09-10)
74%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)
6%
9%
Black
(09-10)
38%
22%
White
(09-10)
55%
65%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
1%
1%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
9%
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?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% AR state average).
How many students attend Gibbs Albright Elementary School?
281 students attend Gibbs Albright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Gibbs Albright Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gibbs Albright Elementary School offer ?
Gibbs Albright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Gibbs Albright Elementary School part of?
Gibbs Albright Elementary School is part of Newport School District.

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