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Goza Middle School

Summary:

Goza Middle School is a public middle school in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, serving 418 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Arkadelphia School District, which is ranked 150 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Goza Middle School has had a mixed performance in recent years, ranking between 100 and 218 out of around 300-335 middle schools in Arkansas, with a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally below the state averages across subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (31.7%), Reading (33.4%), and Mathematics (32.5%) lower than the state averages. Additionally, Goza Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.73% to 57.01% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio has also been increasing, from 12.8 in 2020-2021 to 14.1 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the ratio at the nearby Bismarck Middle School.

However, Goza Middle School stands out in its Algebra proficiency, with 78.9% of students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the Arkadelphia School District (28.2%) and state (26.8%) averages. Additionally, the nearby Bismarck Middle School, which is part of the Bismarck School District, outperforms Goza across most academic metrics, including higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. These comparisons suggest that addressing socioeconomic challenges could be an important focus for Goza Middle School to improve its overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 140 Badger Lane
       Arkadelphia, AR  71923

(870) 246-4291

District: Arkadelphia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,211 Help


Students who attend Goza Middle School usually attend:

High:    Arkadelphia High School

Feeder schools for Goza Middle School:

Elementary:    Louisa Perritt Primary
    Peake Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.2%
African American:
37.1%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Goza Middle School ranks better than 54.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), African American (37.1%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Goza Middle School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Goza Middle School is $11,211.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Goza Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Goza Middle School 153rd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Goza Middle School in the ranking list.)

Arkadelphia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Arkadelphia School District 150th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Goza Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 69.38 54th 208 74.0%
2006 59.34 85th 206 58.7%
2007 63.12 83rd 225 63.1%
2008 54.79 116th 223 48.0%
2009 57.04 109th 240 54.6%
2010 61.05 106th 254 58.3%
2011 70.50 70th 264 73.5%
2012 65.93 91st 265 65.7%
2013 64.76 99th 278 64.4%
2014 59.86 116th 280 58.6%
2015 58.42 100th 275 63.6%
2016 60.23 112th 312 64.1%
2017 43.94 191st 315 39.4%
2018 50.19 165th 318 48.1%
2019 53.33 151st 319 52.7%
2021 40.57 218th 330 33.9%
2022 52.59 155th 318 51.3%
2023 48.10 186th 330 43.6%
2024 50.42 153rd 335 54.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Goza Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 369 175 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1989 356 140 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 504
1990 350 137 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1991 370 140 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1992 351 169 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1993 396 187 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 372 197 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1995 347 211 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1996 347 211 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1997 348 197 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 557
1998 354 220 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1999 331 221 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2000 323 206 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2001 329 194 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2002 316 201 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2003 316 201 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2004 322 205 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2005 314 181 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2006 340 167 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2007 310 157 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2008 286 168 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2009 285 159 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2010 262 157 4 18 1 0 1 0 443
2011 254 152 4 17 1 0 3 0 431
2012 269 158 4 15 2 1 6 0 455
2013 263 159 6 26 2 1 8 0 465
2014 232 151 7 27 2 1 6 0 426
2015 224 160 9 32 1 0 5 0 431
2016 214 154 5 37 0 1 7 0 418
2017 215 151 7 42 0 1 4 0 420
2018 229 142 3 38 0 1 12 0 425
2019 216 147 2 38 0 0 9 0 412
2020 211 158 4 32 0 0 17 0 422
2021 216 172 4 19 0 0 22 0 433
2022 221 155 6 17 0 0 22 0 421
2023 214 155 6 27 1 0 15 0 418

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 Goza Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 31.6 17.3 n/a
1989 504 37.0 13.6 n/a
1990 490 38.0 12.8 25.5
1991 513 30.5 16.8 28.1
1992 521 31.5 16.5 28.8
1993 584 31.3 18.7 32.2
1994 574 32.2 17.8 34.5
1995 573 32.8 17.5 29.8
1996 573 32.8 17.5 29.8
1997 557 31.9 17.5 31.6
1998 586 31.9 18.4 29.4
1999 566 19.4 29.2 39.8
2000 543 40.0 13.6 39
2001 544 47.0 11.6 43.4
2002 538 40.0 13.5 45.4
2003 538 40.0 13.5 45.4
2004 549 41.0 13.4 47.4
2005 511 42.0 12.2 48.1
2006 530 41.0 12.9 47.7
2007 485 43.0 11.3 51.8
2008 477 42.0 11.4 50.9
2009 471 47.0 10.0 49.9
2010 443 44.0 10.0 53.3
2011 431 35.7 12.0 55.5
2012 455 36.8 12.3 56.3
2013 465 37.5 12.3 56.8
2014 426 38.3 11.0 56.8
2015 431 38.0 11.3 58.5
2016 418 38.0 11.0 59.3
2017 420 37.5 11.1 34.3
2018 425 37.4 11.3 28.5
2019 412 38.3 10.7 54.1
2020 422 32.7 12.8 56.6
2021 433 33.8 12.8 54.7
2022 421 30.3 13.8 57
2023 418 29.4 14.1 56.7

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 Goza Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 31.6 17.3 n/a
1989 504 37.0 13.6 n/a
1990 490 38.0 12.8 25.5
1991 513 30.5 16.8 28.1
1992 521 31.5 16.5 28.8
1993 584 31.3 18.7 32.2
1994 574 32.2 17.8 34.5
1995 573 32.8 17.5 29.8
1996 573 32.8 17.5 29.8
1997 557 31.9 17.5 31.6
1998 586 31.9 18.4 29.4
1999 566 19.4 29.2 39.8
2000 543 40.0 13.6 39
2001 544 47.0 11.6 43.4
2002 538 40.0 13.5 45.4
2003 538 40.0 13.5 45.4
2004 549 41.0 13.4 47.4
2005 511 42.0 12.2 48.1
2006 530 41.0 12.9 47.7
2007 485 43.0 11.3 51.8
2008 477 42.0 11.4 50.9
2009 471 47.0 10.0 49.9
2010 443 44.0 10.0 53.3
2011 431 35.7 12.0 55.5
2012 455 36.8 12.3 56.3
2013 465 37.5 12.3 56.8
2014 426 38.3 11.0 56.8
2015 431 38.0 11.3 58.5
2016 418 38.0 11.0 59.3
2017 420 37.5 11.1 34.3
2018 425 37.4 11.3 28.5
2019 412 38.3 10.7 54.1
2020 422 32.7 12.8 56.6
2021 433 33.8 12.8 54.7
2022 421 30.3 13.8 57
2023 418 29.4 14.1 56.7

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 Goza Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,324 (11.8%) $9,887 (88.2%) $11,211

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Goza Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 186th of 330 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English (Goza Middle School)83.858.9
 24.9%
   6th Grade English (Arkadelphia School District)83.858.9
 24.9%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Goza Middle School)46.537.7
 8.8%
   6th Grade Math (Arkadelphia School District)46.537.7
 8.8%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Goza Middle School)48.130.9
 17.2%
   6th Grade Science (Arkadelphia School District)48.130.9
 17.2%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Goza Middle School)43.133.8
 9.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkadelphia School District)43.133.8
 9.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Goza Middle School)7380.2
 7.2%
   7th Grade English (Arkadelphia School District)7380.2
 7.2%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Goza Middle School)43.136.3
 6.8%
   7th Grade Math (Arkadelphia School District)43.136.3
 6.8%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Goza Middle School)43.142.1
 1%
   7th Grade Science (Arkadelphia School District)43.142.1
 1%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Goza Middle School)37.738
 0.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkadelphia School District)37.738
 0.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Goza Middle School)70.266.5
 3.7%
   8th Grade English (Arkadelphia School District)70.266.5
 3.7%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Goza Middle School)52.430.5
 21.9%
   8th Grade Math (Arkadelphia School District)52.430.5
 21.9%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Goza Middle School)4432.1
 11.9%
   8th Grade Science (Arkadelphia School District)4432.1
 11.9%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Goza Middle School)51.153.4
 2.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkadelphia School District)51.153.4
 2.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students412418
 1.5%
African American147155
 5.4%
American Indian01
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic3827
 28.9%
Pacific Islander00
White216214
 0.9%
Two or More Races915
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.1%56.7%
 2.6%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Goza Middle School.

Goza Middle School ranks 153rd of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Goza Middle School usually go on to attend Arkadelphia High School

Students at Goza Middle School are 51% White, 37% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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