Paulette Smith Middle School

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Paulette Smith Middle School ranks 128 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Paulette Smith Middle School is a public middle school located in Fouke, Arkansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 265 students. The school is part of the Fouke School District, which is ranked 111 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paulette Smith Middle School performs better than the state average in several key test score metrics, including 34.6% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts (compared to 33.8% statewide) and 33.3% proficient or better in ATLAS/Mathematics (compared to 36.4% statewide). The school stands out with an impressive 85.1% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/Algebra, significantly higher than the state average of 26.8%. However, the school serves a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 56.73% to 59.7% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 10.8 to 13.4 over the past three years, indicating smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students.

Compared to nearby schools, Arkansas Middle School performs significantly worse than Paulette Smith Middle School across most test score metrics, while Genoa Central Junior High and Gary E. Cobb Middle School outperform Paulette Smith Middle School in several areas, including higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Paulette Smith Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 69th out of 275 Arkansas middle schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 173rd out of 319 in 2018-2019, with the current ranking for 2023-2024 at 128th out of 335 Arkansas middle schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

400 Panther Dr
Fouke, AR 71837

(870) 653-2304

District: Fouke School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
128^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,355

Students who attend Paulette Smith Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fouke High School

Feeder schools for Paulette Smith Middle School:

Elementary:

Fouke Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 265

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paulette Smith Middle School ranks better than 61.8% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), two or more races (1.9%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paulette Smith Middle School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Paulette Smith Middle School employs 19.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paulette Smith Middle School is $9,355.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Paulette Smith Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Paulette Smith Middle School 128^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Paulette Smith Middle School in the ranking list.)

Fouke School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fouke School District 111^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paulette Smith Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	50.01	113^th	208	45.7%
2006	56.78	94^th	206	54.4%
2007	46.40	146^th	225	35.1%
2008	38.10	167^th	223	25.1%
2009	50.12	136^th	240	43.3%
2010	45.06	171^st	254	32.7%
2011	49.97	160^th	264	39.4%
2012	43.99	180^th	265	32.1%
2013	41.12	190^th	278	31.7%
2014	49.64	157^th	280	43.9%
2015	66.29	69^th	275	74.9%
2016	52.16	147^th	312	52.9%
2017	66.45	88^th	315	72.1%
2018	49.98	166^th	318	47.8%
2019	49.62	173^rd	319	45.8%
2021	55.59	149^th	330	54.8%
2022	52.99	154^th	318	51.6%
2023	53.25	164^th	330	50.3%
2024	55.48	128^th	335	61.8%

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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 Paulette Smith Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	281	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	285
1998	279	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	280
1999	280	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	281
2000	255	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	256
2001	263	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	265
2002	284	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	290
2003	284	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	290
2004	285	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	289
2005	293	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	299
2006	207	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	211
2007	212	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	216
2008	239	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	243
2009	259	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	262
2010	245	3	0	3	0	0	1	252
2011	244	3	0	2	2	0	0	251
2012	247	1	0	2	2	0	0	252
2013	243	0	1	2	2	0	0	248
2014	236	1	1	3	1	0	0	242
2015	222	0	1	2	2	0	1	228
2016	237	0	0	3	3	0	1	244
2017	207	0	0	1	1	0	1	210
2018	211	1	0	4	4	0	2	222
2019	249	1	1	4	4	1	2	262
2020	252	1	1	9	0	0	2	265
2021	267	0	1	4	0	0	3	275
2022	251	0	0	6	0	0	6	263
2023	254	1	0	4	1	0	5	265

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 Paulette Smith Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	285	17.4	16.4	22.8
1998	280	17.4	16.1	27.9
1999	281	14.8	19.0	36.7
2000	256	17.0	15.1	37.5
2001	265	15.0	17.7	36.2
2002	290	11.0	26.4	43.4
2003	290	11.0	26.4	43.4
2004	289	16.0	18.1	48.1
2005	299	13.0	23.0	54.5
2006	211	17.0	12.4	58.3
2007	216	25.0	8.6	60.6
2008	243	24.0	10.1	56.4
2009	262	27.0	9.7	56.9
2010	252	23.6	9.6	60.7
2011	251	20.1	12.4	59.4
2012	252	19.8	12.7	61.5
2013	248	19.8	12.5	57.3
2014	242	22.3	10.8	60.7
2015	228	21.0	10.8	59.2
2016	244	21.0	11.6	60.7
2017	210	20.1	10.4	38.1
2018	222	18.4	12.0	38.3
2019	262	20.7	12.6	59.2
2020	265	24.3	10.8	60.4
2021	275	25.3	10.8	56.7
2022	263	20.9	12.5	59.7
2023	265	19.7	13.4	58.1

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 Paulette Smith Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	285	17.4	16.4	22.8
1998	280	17.4	16.1	27.9
1999	281	14.8	19.0	36.7
2000	256	17.0	15.1	37.5
2001	265	15.0	17.7	36.2
2002	290	11.0	26.4	43.4
2003	290	11.0	26.4	43.4
2004	289	16.0	18.1	48.1
2005	299	13.0	23.0	54.5
2006	211	17.0	12.4	58.3
2007	216	25.0	8.6	60.6
2008	243	24.0	10.1	56.4
2009	262	27.0	9.7	56.9
2010	252	23.6	9.6	60.7
2011	251	20.1	12.4	59.4
2012	252	19.8	12.7	61.5
2013	248	19.8	12.5	57.3
2014	242	22.3	10.8	60.7
2015	228	21.0	10.8	59.2
2016	244	21.0	11.6	60.7
2017	210	20.1	10.4	38.1
2018	222	18.4	12.0	38.3
2019	262	20.7	12.6	59.2
2020	265	24.3	10.8	60.4
2021	275	25.3	10.8	56.7
2022	263	20.9	12.5	59.7
2023	265	19.7	13.4	58.1

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 Paulette Smith Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$568 (6.1%)	$8,786 (93.9%)	$9,355

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paulette Smith Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 173^rd of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 164^th of 330 Middle schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English (Paulette Smith Middle School)	74.6	58.1	16.5%
6th Grade English (Fouke School District)	74.6	58.1	16.5%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Paulette Smith Middle School)	43.4	33.7	9.7%
6th Grade Math (Fouke School District)	43.4	33.7	9.7%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Paulette Smith Middle School)	42.5	33.7	8.8%
6th Grade Science (Fouke School District)	42.5	33.7	8.8%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Paulette Smith Middle School)	40.5	36.1	4.4%
6th Grade Reading (Fouke School District)	40.5	36.1	4.4%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Paulette Smith Middle School)	78.3	79.2	0.9%
7th Grade English (Fouke School District)	78.3	79.2	0.9%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Paulette Smith Middle School)	37.9	48.4	10.5%
7th Grade Math (Fouke School District)	37.9	48.4	10.5%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Paulette Smith Middle School)	46	40.7	5.3%
7th Grade Science (Fouke School District)	46	40.7	5.3%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Paulette Smith Middle School)	43.2	40.7	2.5%
7th Grade Reading (Fouke School District)	43.2	40.7	2.5%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Paulette Smith Middle School)	81.4	73.5	7.9%
8th Grade English (Fouke School District)	81.4	73.5	7.9%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Paulette Smith Middle School)	38.6	28.9	9.7%
8th Grade Math (Fouke School District)	38.6	28.9	9.7%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Paulette Smith Middle School)	38.6	32.6	6%
8th Grade Science (Fouke School District)	38.6	32.6	6%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Paulette Smith Middle School)	50	53	3%
8th Grade Reading (Fouke School District)	50	53	3%
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	262	265	1.1%
African American	1	1
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	249	254	2%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.2%	58.1%	1%

Schools Near Paulette Smith 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 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	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
Paulette Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Panther Dr	Fouke	71837	Miller County	Fouke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-2304	265	20	13.4	58.1%	254 (95.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	55.5	128^th of 335 public middle schools	61.8%		53.3	164^th of 330 public middle schools	50.3%	36			31.8	28.2	43.3		34.6			28.4	27.1	40.0		31.9			34.1	32.5	33.3	33.3	85.1		85.1					28.4	34.1	46.1	36.3			$9,355	$568	$8,786
Genoa Central Junior High	Public	7-9	12472 Highway 196	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Genoa Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 653-4343	266	20	13.3	45.1%	254 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	90.1	21^st of 335 public middle schools	93.7%					(n/a)				52.7	45.4	44.6	47.7				48.4	45.3	43.3	45.8				63.2	58.6	61.4	89.7	25.0	51.5	53.8	53.8				59.0	46.4	52.6	84.6	84.6
Gary E. Cobb Middle School	Public	4-6	11986 Hwy 196	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Genoa Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-2132	257	18	14.1	40.5%	246 (95.7%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)	71.0	38.5	50.0				52.8	69.8	40.7	47.6				52.5	76.8	47.3	66.6			63.2						64.0	35.2	39.3			46.0			$8,059	$1,045	$7,014
Arkansas Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5443 Jefferson Ave	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 774-9241	906	72	12.5	100.0%	303 (33.4%)	487 (53.8%)	57 (6.3%)	7 (0.8%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (5.2%)	22.8	279^th of 335 public middle schools	16.7%		28.2	257^th of 330 public middle schools	22.1%	22			16.9	20.3	23.9		20.6			16.6	22.4	24.1		21.2			13.9	26.0	8.0	16.5	43.2		43.2					18.2	24.5	22.2	21.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Paulette Smith Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Paulette Smith Middle School?

Students at Paulette Smith Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Paulette Smith Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended Paulette Smith Middle School.

What district is Paulette Smith Middle School in?

Fouke School District

What high school do graduates of Paulette Smith Middle School attend?

Students who attend Paulette Smith Middle School usually go on to attend Fouke High School

Is Paulette Smith Middle School a good school?

Paulette Smith Middle School ranks 128^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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