Carl Stuart Middle School

Summary:

Carl Stuart Middle School is a public middle school located in Conway, Arkansas, serving grades 5-7 with a total enrollment of 741 students. It is part of the Conway School District, which is ranked 42 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carl Stuart Middle School consistently performs above the state and district averages in various standardized test scores, including ATLAS/English Language Arts, ATLAS/Reading, ATLAS/Mathematics, and ATLAS/Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in these subjects ranged from 41% to 50.5%, compared to the state averages of 32.2% to 36.4%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Arkansas middle schools for several years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.54% to 54.79% over the past few years, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.6 to 17.9 over the past few years.

While Carl Stuart Middle School outperforms the state and district averages, it also outperforms many of the nearby middle schools in the Conway School District, such as Bob Courtway Middle School and Ray/Phyllis Simon Middle School, which have lower proficiency rates across most subject areas. This consistent high performance, despite serving a population with greater socioeconomic needs, is a testament to the school's ability to support and meet the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 5-7

 2745 Carl Stuart Rd
       Conway, AR  72034


(501) 329-2782

District: Conway School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,750 Help


Students who attend Carl Stuart Middle School usually attend:

High:    Conway High School

Feeder schools for Carl Stuart Middle School:

Elementary:    Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
    Jim Stone Elementary School
    Marguerite Vann Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  741

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.1%
African American:
35.9%
Hispanic:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carl Stuart Middle School ranks better than 89% of middle schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Conway School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Carl Stuart Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Conway School District. Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), African American (35.9%), Hispanic (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carl Stuart Middle School is 15.4, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Conway School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carl Stuart Middle School is $8,750, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Conway School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Carl Stuart Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Carl Stuart Middle School 37th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Carl Stuart Middle School in the ranking list.)

Conway School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Conway School District 42nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carl Stuart Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 91.44 3rd 208 98.6%
2006 94.42 2nd 206 99.0%
2007 88.45 8th 225 96.4%
2008 93.19 3rd 223 98.7%
2009 85.08 13th 240 94.6%
2010 88.93 5th 254 98.0%
2011 81.03 25th 264 90.5%
2012 87.96 6th 265 97.7%
2013 80.84 23rd 278 91.7%
2014 79.62 31st 280 88.9%
2015 91.07 10th 275 96.4%
2016 83.05 22nd 312 92.9%
2017 69.50 75th 315 76.2%
2018 83.54 34th 318 89.3%
2019 83.46 35th 319 89.0%
2021 79.18 45th 330 86.4%
2022 73.43 69th 318 78.3%
2023 76.13 61st 330 81.5%
2024 81.96 37th 335 89.0%
See the entire list of Arkansas Middle School Rankings!

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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Reviews:
by a citizen
Saturday, July 15, 2017

Open Quote The staff at Carl Stuart is dedicated to giving the best to their students. Being the largest of the 4 middle schools, they face many more challenges than the remaining 3. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, December 27, 2009

Open Quote I taught at Carl Stuart for 7 years, but I didn't have school-aged children at the time. Once my children were school age, I sent them to parochial school as we were Catholic. However, once my son was in the 7th grade I sent him to Carl Stuart because I wanted him to have the best teachers in the city, and most likely the state. His experience there has been phenomenal. We were concerned about his transition, but the teachers and staff have been wonderful and he has become acclimated very quickly. I would not hesitate to recommend this school to any parent who is considering it for their child. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carl Stuart Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 703 93 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1989 720 112 2 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 837
1990 775 136 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 916
1991 798 151 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 961
1992 834 160 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 999
1993 864 168 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1044
1994 903 157 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1077
1995 985 178 16 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1187
1996 985 178 16 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1187
1997 972 200 12 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1188
1998 699 124 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 837
1999 710 140 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 869
2000 681 154 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 858
2001 680 177 7 22 1 n/a n/a 0 887
2002 747 169 8 30 4 n/a n/a 0 958
2003 747 169 8 30 4 n/a n/a 0 958
2004 783 190 11 37 2 n/a n/a 0 1023
2005 501 137 6 34 4 n/a n/a 0 682
2006 505 132 8 40 2 n/a n/a 0 687
2007 488 146 10 49 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2008 508 135 7 46 3 n/a n/a 0 699
2009 528 147 9 50 3 n/a n/a 0 737
2010 506 169 8 48 4 0 1 0 736
2011 545 178 9 45 2 0 3 0 782
2012 541 171 13 53 1 0 6 0 785
2013 465 186 19 44 4 1 11 0 730
2014 487 214 11 55 3 0 10 0 780
2015 494 182 13 47 0 1 13 0 750
2016 443 199 7 50 2 1 16 0 718
2017 459 206 13 50 4 1 17 0 750
2018 476 231 11 48 5 0 23 0 794
2019 449 231 14 51 4 0 30 0 779
2020 417 247 18 63 1 1 32 0 779
2021 374 257 18 63 1 1 30 0 744
2022 361 251 16 56 2 0 36 0 722
2023 364 266 13 60 1 0 37 0 741

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 Carl Stuart Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 800 42.7 18.7 n/a
1989 837 46.0 18.1 n/a
1990 916 47.0 19.4 18.7
1991 961 47.5 20.2 16.9
1992 999 46.2 21.6 19.3
1993 1044 51.9 20.1 20.2
1994 1077 53.7 20.1 16.9
1995 1187 56.6 21.0 17.7
1996 1187 56.6 21.0 17.7
1997 1188 59.3 20.0 22.8
1998 837 59.3 14.1 18.2
1999 869 29.3 29.7 27.2
2000 858 65.0 13.2 23
2001 887 56.0 15.8 23.6
2002 958 62.0 15.5 26.9
2003 958 62.0 15.5 26.9
2004 1023 65.0 15.7 26.7
2005 682 55.0 12.4 26.7
2006 687 48.0 14.3 26.2
2007 693 57.0 12.2 29.1
2008 699 60.0 11.7 31
2009 737 54.0 13.6 31.3
2010 736 51.8 13.6 32.1
2011 782 48.2 16.2 33
2012 785 47.5 16.5 34.6
2013 730 45.4 16.0 41
2014 780 48.9 15.9 48.6
2015 750 49.0 15.3 44
2016 718 49.0 14.6 45.4
2017 750 48.7 15.3 19.6
2018 794 48.0 16.5 22.9
2019 779 45.4 17.1 45.6
2020 779 49.3 15.7 48.1
2021 744 41.4 17.9 54.4
2022 722 49.1 14.6 46.5
2023 741 47.9 15.4 54.8

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 Carl Stuart Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 800 42.7 18.7 n/a
1989 837 46.0 18.1 n/a
1990 916 47.0 19.4 18.7
1991 961 47.5 20.2 16.9
1992 999 46.2 21.6 19.3
1993 1044 51.9 20.1 20.2
1994 1077 53.7 20.1 16.9
1995 1187 56.6 21.0 17.7
1996 1187 56.6 21.0 17.7
1997 1188 59.3 20.0 22.8
1998 837 59.3 14.1 18.2
1999 869 29.3 29.7 27.2
2000 858 65.0 13.2 23
2001 887 56.0 15.8 23.6
2002 958 62.0 15.5 26.9
2003 958 62.0 15.5 26.9
2004 1023 65.0 15.7 26.7
2005 682 55.0 12.4 26.7
2006 687 48.0 14.3 26.2
2007 693 57.0 12.2 29.1
2008 699 60.0 11.7 31
2009 737 54.0 13.6 31.3
2010 736 51.8 13.6 32.1
2011 782 48.2 16.2 33
2012 785 47.5 16.5 34.6
2013 730 45.4 16.0 41
2014 780 48.9 15.9 48.6
2015 750 49.0 15.3 44
2016 718 49.0 14.6 45.4
2017 750 48.7 15.3 19.6
2018 794 48.0 16.5 22.9
2019 779 45.4 17.1 45.6
2020 779 49.3 15.7 48.1
2021 744 41.4 17.9 54.4
2022 722 49.1 14.6 46.5
2023 741 47.9 15.4 54.8

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 Carl Stuart Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $966 (11.0%) $7,783 (88.9%) $8,750

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carl Stuart Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 35th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 61st of 330 Middle schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English (Carl Stuart Middle School)79.584.7
 5.2%
   5th Grade English (Conway School District)80.378
 2.3%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Carl Stuart Middle School)59.541.4
 18.1%
   5th Grade Math (Conway School District)62.942.3
 20.6%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Carl Stuart Middle School)51.451.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (Conway School District)51.346.3
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Carl Stuart Middle School)49.848
 1.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Conway School District)53.445.6
 7.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Carl Stuart Middle School)7977.6
 1.4%
   6th Grade English (Conway School District)77.874.8
 3%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Carl Stuart Middle School)67.247.5
 19.7%
   6th Grade Math (Conway School District)64.446.3
 18.1%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Carl Stuart Middle School)61.946.6
 15.3%
   6th Grade Science (Conway School District)57.646.4
 11.2%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Carl Stuart Middle School)5545
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Conway School District)49.844.4
 5.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Carl Stuart Middle School)86.985.2
 1.7%
   7th Grade English (Conway School District)84.682.5
 2.1%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Carl Stuart Middle School)67.248.2
 19%
   7th Grade Math (Conway School District)61.944.3
 17.6%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Carl Stuart Middle School)59.152.2
 6.9%
   7th Grade Science (Conway School District)55.150.7
 4.4%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Carl Stuart Middle School)53.844.8
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Conway School District)50.442.4
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students779741
 4.9%
African American231266
 15.2%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian1413
 7.1%
Hispanic5160
 17.6%
Pacific Islander00
White449364
 18.9%
Two or More Races3037
 23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.6%54.8%
 9.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carl Stuart Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 741 students attended Carl Stuart Middle School.

Students who attend Carl Stuart Middle School usually go on to attend Conway High School

Students at Carl Stuart Middle School are 49% White, 36% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Carl Stuart Middle School ranks 37th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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