DUMAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DUMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
315 S COLLEGE ST
DUMAS, AR 71639
236 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Dumas Junior High School is a public middle-level educational institution located in Dumas, Arkansas, and is part of the Dumas School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment as students transition from elementary education toward high school. The facility, located on South College Street, functions as a core component of the district's effort to foster student growth, social development, and preparation for future academic success.

As a member of the Dumas Public School District, the school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards. The district maintains an official online presence at [dpsd.k12.ar.us](http://www.dpsd.k12.ar.us), which serves as a resource for parents and community members to access information regarding school policies, district calendars, and administrative updates. Through its programs and extracurricular offerings, Dumas Junior High aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a connection to the broader Dumas community.
236
Total Students
22.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    152 (64.4 %)
  • White
    47 (19.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (13.6 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: DUMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)382-4476
Website: http://www.dpsd.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 184
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 73
Grade 7 80
Grade 8 83
Gender Ratio