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Crossett Middle School

Summary:

Crossett Middle School is a public middle school in Crossett, Arkansas, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 466 students. The school is part of the Crossett School District, which is ranked 216 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crossett Middle School consistently performs below the state average in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science were all significantly lower than the state averages, ranging from 18.3% to 26.7% proficient, compared to the state averages of 32.1% to 37%. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas middle schools for the past several years, with its ranking ranging from 184 out of 275 schools in 2014-2015 to 286 out of 335 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Crossett Middle School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.73% to 62.23% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

In comparison, the nearby Hamburg Middle School, while still performing below the state averages, has higher academic proficiency rates and a higher statewide ranking compared to Crossett Middle School. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Crossett Middle School to learn from the practices and strategies employed by Hamburg Middle School. Additionally, Crossett Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 13.2 students per teacher over the past three school years, which could be an asset in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, the school's consistently low academic performance indicates that there may be other factors, such as curriculum, instructional practices, or school leadership, that need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 100 Petersburg Rd
       Crossett, AR  71635

(870) 364-4712

District: Crossett School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
286th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,407 Help


Students who attend Crossett Middle School usually attend:

High:    Crossett High School

Feeder schools for Crossett Middle School:

Elementary:    Crossett Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  466

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.5%
African American:
28.8%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Crossett Middle School ranks worse than 85.4% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.5%), African American (28.8%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crossett Middle School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crossett Middle School is $9,407.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Crossett Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Crossett Middle School 286th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Crossett Middle School in the ranking list.)

Crossett School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Crossett School District 216th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Crossett Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 19.65 186th 208 10.6%
2006 12.22 190th 206 7.8%
2007 8.97 212th 225 5.8%
2008 17.45 201st 223 9.9%
2009 17.92 214th 240 10.8%
2010 20.41 224th 254 11.8%
2011 35.16 199th 264 24.6%
2012 33.63 205th 265 22.6%
2013 22.78 236th 278 15.1%
2014 38.71 198th 280 29.3%
2015 34.27 184th 275 33.1%
2016 39.69 208th 312 33.3%
2017 36.10 224th 315 28.9%
2018 35.49 224th 318 29.6%
2019 33.37 234th 319 26.6%
2021 14.03 299th 330 9.4%
2022 18.58 280th 318 11.9%
2023 18.00 284th 330 13.9%
2024 21.35 286th 335 14.6%
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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by a teacher
Thursday, February 27, 2014

Open Quote Crossett Middle school has been designated a Diamond School to Watch. Delegates of the school were invited to Washington DC to receive the honor and learn what other schools are doing to help students become prepared for life after Middle school.
Teachers at Crossett Middle School employ a wide variety of teaching strategies in an effort to engage all students in the learning process. Crossett Middle School invites parents to volunteer to help with projects such as dances and Benchmark rewards. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Crossett Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 355 113 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1989 325 121 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1990 238 179 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1991 277 142 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1992 290 140 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 310 168 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1994 315 155 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1995 301 152 2 2 1 n/a n/a 211 669
1996 301 152 2 2 1 n/a n/a 211 669
1997 415 222 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 640
1998 270 131 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 406
1999 246 141 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2000 234 146 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2001 242 138 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2002 255 141 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2003 255 141 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2004 381 222 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2005 349 243 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2006 331 241 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2007 306 218 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2008 293 191 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 499
2009 355 232 2 22 1 n/a n/a 0 612
2010 336 239 3 19 0 0 0 0 597
2011 356 210 4 14 0 0 1 0 585
2012 377 185 5 19 0 0 1 0 587
2013 341 188 2 16 0 0 4 0 551
2014 333 188 2 15 1 0 3 0 542
2015 318 199 2 13 1 0 3 0 536
2016 295 190 2 19 1 0 10 0 517
2017 301 169 2 23 1 0 9 0 505
2018 321 160 0 24 0 0 12 0 517
2019 289 161 0 18 0 0 10 0 478
2020 314 176 4 14 1 0 7 0 516
2021 310 171 3 12 0 0 9 0 505
2022 311 154 1 15 2 0 3 0 486
2023 310 134 1 13 2 0 6 0 466

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 Crossett Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 27.3 17.1 n/a
1989 448 35.0 12.8 n/a
1990 417 33.0 12.6 20.9
1991 419 27.0 15.5 22
1992 431 27.8 15.5 25.1
1993 480 28.8 16.7 17.7
1994 479 28.0 17.1 19.6
1995 669 38.8 17.2 36.5
1996 669 38.8 17.2 36.5
1997 640 36.2 17.7 26.9
1998 406 36.2 11.2 38.7
1999 396 13.3 29.8 52.3
2000 386 18.0 21.4 57.5
2001 385 17.0 22.6 32.2
2002 400 15.0 26.7 40.8
2003 400 15.0 26.7 40.8
2004 608 32.0 19.0 47
2005 598 33.0 18.1 48
2006 579 35.0 16.5 59.6
2007 532 42.0 12.7 65
2008 499 44.0 11.3 52.1
2009 612 50.0 12.2 51.8
2010 597 45.8 12.4 58.6
2011 585 44.1 13.2 58.6
2012 587 42.4 13.8 56
2013 551 45.1 12.2 62.6
2014 542 44.0 12.3 58.5
2015 536 40.0 13.4 63.4
2016 517 51.0 10.1 61.5
2017 505 45.1 11.1 27.3
2018 517 44.1 11.7 27.3
2019 478 41.6 11.4 64.6
2020 516 41.6 12.3 68.2
2021 505 39.4 12.8 62.2
2022 486 40.8 11.9 61.7
2023 466 35.1 13.2 62.2

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 Crossett Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 27.3 17.1 n/a
1989 448 35.0 12.8 n/a
1990 417 33.0 12.6 20.9
1991 419 27.0 15.5 22
1992 431 27.8 15.5 25.1
1993 480 28.8 16.7 17.7
1994 479 28.0 17.1 19.6
1995 669 38.8 17.2 36.5
1996 669 38.8 17.2 36.5
1997 640 36.2 17.7 26.9
1998 406 36.2 11.2 38.7
1999 396 13.3 29.8 52.3
2000 386 18.0 21.4 57.5
2001 385 17.0 22.6 32.2
2002 400 15.0 26.7 40.8
2003 400 15.0 26.7 40.8
2004 608 32.0 19.0 47
2005 598 33.0 18.1 48
2006 579 35.0 16.5 59.6
2007 532 42.0 12.7 65
2008 499 44.0 11.3 52.1
2009 612 50.0 12.2 51.8
2010 597 45.8 12.4 58.6
2011 585 44.1 13.2 58.6
2012 587 42.4 13.8 56
2013 551 45.1 12.2 62.6
2014 542 44.0 12.3 58.5
2015 536 40.0 13.4 63.4
2016 517 51.0 10.1 61.5
2017 505 45.1 11.1 27.3
2018 517 44.1 11.7 27.3
2019 478 41.6 11.4 64.6
2020 516 41.6 12.3 68.2
2021 505 39.4 12.8 62.2
2022 486 40.8 11.9 61.7
2023 466 35.1 13.2 62.2

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 Crossett Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,492 (15.9%) $7,914 (84.1%) $9,407

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Crossett Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 234th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 284th of 330 Middle schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English (Crossett Middle School)51.657.6
 6%
   5th Grade English (Crossett School District)51.657.6
 6%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Crossett Middle School)25.430.3
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Crossett School District)25.430.3
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Crossett Middle School)22.225.2
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Crossett School District)22.225.2
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Crossett Middle School)3232.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Crossett School District)3232.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Crossett Middle School)55.442.4
 13%
   6th Grade English (Crossett School District)55.442.4
 13%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Crossett Middle School)3016.9
 13.1%
   6th Grade Math (Crossett School District)3016.9
 13.1%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Crossett Middle School)23.921.6
 2.3%
   6th Grade Science (Crossett School District)23.921.6
 2.3%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Crossett Middle School)31.522.4
 9.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Crossett School District)31.522.4
 9.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Crossett Middle School)70.258.3
 11.9%
   7th Grade English (Crossett School District)70.258.3
 11.9%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Crossett Middle School)43.319.4
 23.9%
   7th Grade Math (Crossett School District)43.319.4
 23.9%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Crossett Middle School)33.621.3
 12.3%
   7th Grade Science (Crossett School District)33.621.3
 12.3%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Crossett Middle School)27.929.2
 1.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Crossett School District)27.929.2
 1.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Crossett Middle School)70.261.8
 8.4%
   8th Grade English (Crossett School District)70.261.8
 8.4%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Crossett Middle School)57.717.5
 40.2%
   8th Grade Math (Crossett School District)57.717.5
 40.2%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Crossett Middle School)47.123.7
 23.4%
   8th Grade Science (Crossett School District)47.123.7
 23.4%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Crossett Middle School)52.836.6
 16.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Crossett School District)52.836.6
 16.2%
   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 Students478466
 2.5%
African American161134
 16.8%
American Indian02
Asian01
Hispanic1813
 27.8%
Pacific Islander00
White289310
 7.3%
Two or More Races106
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%62.2%
 2.4%

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Crossett Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.6% of Arkansas middle schools.

Students who attend Crossett Middle School usually go on to attend Crossett High School

Students at Crossett Middle School are 67% White, 29% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Crossett Middle School.


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