Lisa Academy North Middle School

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Lisa Academy North Middle School ranks 81 st of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lisa Academy North Middle School is a public charter school located in Sherwood, Arkansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 336 students. The school is part of the Lisa Academy District, which is ranked 78 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Lisa Academy North Middle School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Arkansas middle schools, ranking 81st out of 335 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science assessments is significantly higher than the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 35-48% compared to the state average of 32-36%. In ACT Aspire assessments, Lisa Academy North Middle School outperforms the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points higher. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 11.5 over the past three school years, compared to the nearby Jacksonville North Pulaski School District and Pulaski County Special School District schools, which have ratios of 12-15.

The nearby public schools, such as Jacksonville Middle School and Sylvan Hills Middle School, have significantly lower academic performance compared to Lisa Academy North Middle School, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points lower across all subjects and grade levels. These public schools also have higher student-teacher ratios and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to their lower academic performance. The nearby charter schools, such as Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School and Estem Junior High Public Charter School, have mixed performance compared to Lisa Academy North Middle School, with some performing similarly or slightly better and others having lower proficiency rates across the board.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

5410 Landers Rd
Sherwood, AR 72117

(501) 945-2727

District: Lisa Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
81^st of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,514

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 336

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.6%

Hispanic:

27.7%

White:

22.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lisa Academy North Middle School ranks better than 75.8% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lisa Academy North Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.6%), Hispanic (27.7%), White (22%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lisa Academy North Middle School is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Lisa Academy North Middle School employs 29.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lisa Academy North Middle School is $9,514.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lisa Academy North Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lisa Academy North Middle School 81^st of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Lisa Academy North Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lisa Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Lisa Academy 78^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lisa Academy North Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2017	65.83	95^th	315	69.8%
2018	67.91	92^nd	318	71.1%
2019	68.48	88^th	319	72.4%
2021	64.80	109^th	330	67.0%
2022	60.25	129^th	318	59.4%
2023	71.13	80^th	330	75.8%
2024	67.02	81^st	335	75.8%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lisa Academy North Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	91	75	17	34	4	1	0	222
2016	90	71	18	40	5	2	0	226
2017	86	87	17	45	6	1	0	242
2018	88	98	18	36	3	1	0	244
2019	68	104	12	48	2	0	3	237
2020	81	121	17	64	0	0	11	294
2021	96	148	20	98	3	0	11	376
2022	88	144	17	91	3	0	15	358
2023	74	133	14	93	1	0	21	336

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lisa Academy North Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	222	n/a	n/a	45
2016	226	18.0	12.5	49.1
2017	242	17.6	13.7	29.8
2018	244	18.0	13.5	27.5
2019	237	17.2	13.7	57
2020	294	24.8	11.8	62.2
2021	376	32.4	11.5	62.8
2022	358	34.1	10.4	61.7
2023	336	29.4	11.4	59.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lisa Academy North Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	222	n/a	n/a	45
2016	226	18.0	12.5	49.1
2017	242	17.6	13.7	29.8
2018	244	18.0	13.5	27.5
2019	237	17.2	13.7	57
2020	294	24.8	11.8	62.2
2021	376	32.4	11.5	62.8
2022	358	34.1	10.4	61.7
2023	336	29.4	11.4	59.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lisa Academy North Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$943 (9.9%)	$8,571 (90.1%)	$9,514

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lisa Academy North Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 88^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 80^th of 330 Middle schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English (Lisa Academy North Middle School)	69.6	77.9	8.3%
6th Grade English (Lisa Academy)	67.8	72	4.2%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Lisa Academy North Middle School)	58.2	60.5	2.3%
6th Grade Math (Lisa Academy)	55.6	51.5	4.1%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Lisa Academy North Middle School)	45.5	39.4	6.1%
6th Grade Science (Lisa Academy)	46.6	40.8	5.8%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Lisa Academy North Middle School)	45.6	41.7	3.9%
6th Grade Reading (Lisa Academy)	47	41	6%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Lisa Academy North Middle School)	83.6	72	11.6%
7th Grade English (Lisa Academy)	79.2	75.6	3.6%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Lisa Academy North Middle School)	66.6	46	20.6%
7th Grade Math (Lisa Academy)	62.2	41.7	20.5%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Lisa Academy North Middle School)	59	44	15%
7th Grade Science (Lisa Academy)	52.6	40.8	11.8%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Lisa Academy North Middle School)	49.4	44	5.4%
7th Grade Reading (Lisa Academy)	46.7	43.5	3.2%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Lisa Academy North Middle School)	83.1	74.7	8.4%
8th Grade English (Lisa Academy)	80.4	73.1	7.3%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Lisa Academy North Middle School)	52.1	50.5	1.6%
8th Grade Math (Lisa Academy)	60.4	44.4	16%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Lisa Academy North Middle School)	40.9	46.5	5.6%
8th Grade Science (Lisa Academy)	50.2	41.2	9%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Lisa Academy North Middle School)	62	59.6	2.4%
8th Grade Reading (Lisa Academy)	57.8	56.7	1.1%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	237	336	41.8%
African American	104	133	27.9%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	12	14	16.7%
Hispanic	48	93	93.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	68	74	8.8%
Two or More Races	3	21	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57%	59.5%	2.6%

Schools Near Lisa Academy North Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)				ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)				ATLAS Science (2024)				ATLAS Biology (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 7th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lisa Academy North Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	5410 Landers Rd	Sherwood	72117	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 945-2727	336	29	11.4	59.5%	74 (22.0%)	133 (39.6%)	93 (27.7%)	14 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.3%)	67	81^st of 335 public middle schools	75.8%		71.1	80^th of 330 public middle schools	75.8%	1	36.9	34.6	44.6		38.7	35.0	38.1	48.0		40.3	39.8	36.9	35.2	37.6	90.0	88.9		89.3					35.9	39.0	39.2	38.0			$9,514	$943	$8,571
North Little Rock Middle School	Public	7-8	2300 Lakeview Rd	North Little Rock	72116	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 771-8250	1,115	97	11.5	100.0%	246 (22.1%)	661 (59.3%)	145 (13.0%)	11 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (4.5%)	21.3	287^th of 335 public middle schools	14.3%		17.5	287^th of 330 public middle schools	13.0%			20.4	20.8		20.6		20.5	22.6		21.5		14.5	10.1	12.5	66.0	47.2		58.2		50.0		50.0		20.1	20.3	20.3			$9,587	$2,028	$7,560
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus	Public	6	2300 Lakeview Rd	North Little Rock	72116	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 771-8268	570	47	12.2	100.0%	132 (23.2%)	330 (57.9%)	75 (13.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.1%)								(n/a)	22.1				22.1	22.7				22.7	19.5			19.5									22.2			22.2
Sylvan Hills Middle School	Public	6-7	401 Dee Jay Hudson Dr	Sherwood	72120	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 833-1120	1,122	76	14.7	51.9%	403 (35.9%)	537 (47.9%)	92 (8.2%)	12 (1.1%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	71 (6.3%)	28.8	260^th of 335 public middle schools	22.4%		42.9	206^th of 330 public middle schools	37.6%	54	20.7	23.8			22.2	20.7	26.7			23.6	25.7	33.6		29.3	90.9			90.9					17.7	25.8		21.6			$9,411	$1,013	$8,398
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School	Public, Charter	7-9	400 Shall Ave	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Estem Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 214-6710	292	29	10.1	71.6%	45 (15.4%)	188 (64.4%)	41 (14.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	42	197^th of 335 public middle schools	41.2%		43.8	203^rd of 330 public middle schools	38.5%	6		21.0	43.9	34.9	31.6		24.5	39.8	30.2	30.8		26.4	34.2	29.5			16.3	23.7		57.2	66.6	62.5		17.0	26.8	21.1	43.2	43.2	$9,710	$1,233	$8,477
Estem Junior High Public Charter School	Public, Charter	7-9	112 W 3rd St	Little Rock	72201	Pulaski County	Estem Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 748-9200	406	33	12.3	68.0%	75 (18.5%)	268 (66.0%)	34 (8.4%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	18 (4.4%)	63.1	93^rd of 335 public middle schools	72.2%		49.4	181^st of 330 public middle schools	45.2%	88		39.5	35.5	39.8	38.2		42.9	36.3	39.8	39.6		33.0	26.7	30.0		93.8	28.6	43.0		100.0	36.9	47.8		36.4	35.6	36.0	59.1	59.1	$8,328	$473	$7,855
Mann Magnet Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1000 E Roosevelt Rd	Little Rock	72206	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-3100	618	47	13.2	83.5%	29 (4.7%)	435 (70.4%)	142 (23.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	13	307^th of 335 public middle schools	8.4%		15.6	293^rd of 330 public middle schools	11.2%	14	11.2	12.4	22.1		14.9	10.3	10.2	22.1		13.9	11.6	8.3	8.1	9.5		28.2		28.2					16.3	12.7	22.7	17.1			$12,295	$1,801	$10,494
Dunbar Magnet Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1100 Wright Ave	Little Rock	72206	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-2600	320	29	11.0	90.0%	19 (5.9%)	252 (78.8%)	42 (13.1%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5.2	327^th of 335 public middle schools	2.4%		3.2	326^th of 330 public middle schools	1.2%	1	8.3	8.0	6.7		7.6	10.1	11.1	8.1		9.8	4.0	4.8	0.9	3.3		0.0		0.0					8.1	5.6	9.6	7.8			$13,870	$2,224	$11,646
Jacksonville Middle School	Public	6-8	718 Harris Rd	Jacksonville	72076	Pulaski County	Jacksonville North Pulaski School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 982-1587	966	73	13.2	99.9%	301 (31.2%)	538 (55.7%)	92 (9.5%)	9 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.4%)	13.9	305^th of 335 public middle schools	9.0%		9.9	307^th of 330 public middle schools	7.0%	2	22.7	13.5	16.7		17.4	22.2	14.4	18.1		18.1	11.1	7.4	4.0	7.5		12.5		16.2		0.0		0.0	17.9	13.1	17.0	15.9			$9,011	$1,846	$7,165
Pulaski Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	401 N Pine St	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-3200	548	39	14.1	56.8%	208 (38.0%)	300 (54.7%)	25 (4.6%)	10 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	47.4	169^th of 335 public middle schools	49.6%		48.2	185^th of 330 public middle schools	43.9%	16	32.7	34.4	30.6		32.7	33.7	32.8	33.1		33.3	24.7	29.8	18.8	25.1		72.1		72.7	100.0			100.0	27.7	31.0	31.2	30.2			$13,746	$2,292	$11,454

Frequently Asked Questions about Lisa Academy North Middle School

Is Lisa Academy North Middle School a good school?

Lisa Academy North Middle School ranks 81^st of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lisa Academy North Middle School?

Students at Lisa Academy North Middle School are 40% African American, 28% Hispanic, 22% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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How many students attend Lisa Academy North Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Lisa Academy North Middle School.

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