Pinnacle View Middle School

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Pinnacle View Middle School ranks 52 nd of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pinnacle View Middle School is a public middle school in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving 878 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Little Rock School District, consistently outperforming both the district and state averages in academic proficiency.

Pinnacle View Middle School's strong academic performance is a key differentiator, with 47.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 26.1% for the Little Rock School District and 33.8% for the state of Arkansas. The school has been ranked among the top 52-77 middle schools in Arkansas over the past 5 years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 15-25% of middle schools in the state. Additionally, Pinnacle View has a relatively lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 40.4% to 47.95% over the past 3 years, and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the district average.

When comparing Pinnacle View Middle School to nearby schools, the contrast is stark. While Mabelvale Middle School and Pulaski Heights Middle School, both within the Little Rock School District, significantly underperform Pinnacle View, nearby charter schools like Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School and Lisa Academy West Middle School demonstrate mixed performance in comparison. Pinnacle View Middle School's consistent academic excellence sets it apart as a standout institution within the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5701 Ranch Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223

(501) 447-8500

District: Little Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,489

Students who attend Pinnacle View Middle School usually attend:

High:

Little Rock West High School Of Innovation

Feeder schools for Pinnacle View Middle School:

Elementary:	Don Roberts Elementary School
	Fulbright Elementary School
	Terry Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 878

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.7%

White:

39.9%

Asian:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pinnacle View Middle School ranks better than 84.5% of middle schools in Arkansas. It also ranks first among 6 ranked middle schools in the Little Rock School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Pinnacle View Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Little Rock School District. Racial makeup is: African American (42.7%), White (39.9%), Asian (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Little Rock School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinnacle View Middle School is 12.9, which is the 3^rd best among 6 middle schools in the Little Rock School District. (See more...)

Compare Pinnacle View Middle School employs 67.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinnacle View Middle School is $12,489. 4 middle schools in the Little Rock School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pinnacle View Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pinnacle View Middle School 52^nd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Pinnacle View Middle School in the ranking list.)

Little Rock School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Little Rock School District 189^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pinnacle View Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2019	77.00	52^nd	319	83.7%
2021	76.55	51^st	330	84.5%
2022	71.59	77^th	318	75.8%
2023	79.35	49^th	330	85.2%
2024	76.60	52^nd	335	84.5%

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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 Pinnacle View Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	91	103	19	5	0	0	4	222
2018	224	217	42	24	1	1	6	515
2019	357	349	74	37	0	2	7	826
2020	360	400	76	53	4	3	7	903
2021	351	399	86	47	3	2	15	903
2022	353	392	91	40	6	0	14	896
2023	350	375	89	46	1	0	17	878

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 Pinnacle View Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	222	20.0	11.0	30.6
2018	515	40.5	12.7	16.7
2019	826	63.6	12.9	41.6
2020	903	74.4	12.1	41.4
2021	903	71.9	12.5	48
2022	896	65.0	13.7	40.4
2023	878	67.9	12.9	45.3

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 Pinnacle View Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	222	20.0	11.0	30.6
2018	515	40.5	12.7	16.7
2019	826	63.6	12.9	41.6
2020	903	74.4	12.1	41.4
2021	903	71.9	12.5	48
2022	896	65.0	13.7	40.4
2023	878	67.9	12.9	45.3

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 Pinnacle View Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,209 (17.7%)	$10,281 (82.3%)	$12,489

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinnacle View Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 52^nd of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 49^th of 330 Middle schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English (Pinnacle View Middle School)	81	74.9	6.1%
6th Grade English (Little Rock School District)	60.3	51.3	9%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Pinnacle View Middle School)	61.1	45.6	15.5%
6th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)	36.4	21.8	14.6%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Pinnacle View Middle School)	58.9	51.3	7.6%
6th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)	31.4	26.8	4.6%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Pinnacle View Middle School)	55.9	53	2.9%
6th Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)	32.1	29.4	2.7%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Pinnacle View Middle School)	81.5	83.3	1.8%
7th Grade English (Little Rock School District)	67.1	61.4	5.7%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Pinnacle View Middle School)	64.6	44.9	19.7%
7th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)	33.6	21.2	12.4%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Pinnacle View Middle School)	55.6	51.8	3.8%
7th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)	31	26.8	4.2%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Pinnacle View Middle School)	53.6	48.9	4.7%
7th Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)	28.2	26.8	1.4%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Pinnacle View Middle School)	79.7	76.3	3.4%
8th Grade English (Little Rock School District)	62.1	56.5	5.6%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Pinnacle View Middle School)	55.1	51.5	3.6%
8th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)	34.4	23.1	11.3%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Pinnacle View Middle School)	48	52.1	4.1%
8th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)	27.9	25.6	2.3%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Pinnacle View Middle School)	59.4	66.1	6.7%
8th Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)	41	40.4	0.6%
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	826	878	6.3%
African American	349	375	7.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	74	89	20.3%
Hispanic	37	46	24.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	357	350	2%
Two or More Races	7	17	142.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.6%	45.3%	3.7%

Schools Near Pinnacle View 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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th 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 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 7th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 8th 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 8th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinnacle View Middle School	Public	6-8	5701 Ranch Dr	Little Rock	72223	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-8500	878	68	12.9	45.3%	350 (39.9%)	375 (42.7%)	46 (5.2%)	89 (10.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.9%)	76.6	52^nd of 335 public middle schools	84.5%		79.4	49^th of 330 public middle schools	85.2%	3			42.9	45.3	52.1	47.1			41.3	44.4	50.0	45.5			37.6	38.5	20.8	33.6		74.5	75.2		100.0	100.0			40.9	49.2	49.6	46.9			$12,489	$2,209	$10,281
Joe T. Robinson Middle School	Public	6-8	21001 Hwy 10	Little Rock	72223	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 868-2410	544	50	10.9	96.5%	280 (51.5%)	167 (30.7%)	56 (10.3%)	16 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.4%)	84.4	32^nd of 335 public middle schools	90.4%		77.8	54^th of 330 public middle schools	83.6%	22			54.6	50.0	45.3	50.1			52.9	49.1	42.8	48.4			58.2	44.0	51.6	51.2	100.0	68.6	80.0						38.6	47.6	44.1	43.6			$10,450	$1,221	$9,229
Maumelle Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	4-7	900 Edgewood Drive	Maumelle	72113	Pulaski County	Academics Plus Public Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 851-3333	571	29	19.5	22.2%	403 (70.6%)	97 (17.0%)	22 (3.9%)	23 (4.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.0%)	87.6	26^th of 335 public middle schools	92.2%					(n/a)	50.0	45.8	60.4	51.1		51.9	50.0	46.4	55.9	50.4		50.6	55.3	43.9	44.1	54.2		49.1							61.9	45.2	44.1	50.4		50.4
Maumelle Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 Carnaham Dr	Maumelle	72113	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 851-8990	589	57	10.2	56.5%	205 (34.8%)	298 (50.6%)	49 (8.3%)	11 (1.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.9%)	21.4	285^th of 335 public middle schools	14.9%		41	210^th of 330 public middle schools	36.4%	75			19.2	17.8	25.0	20.7			20.5	19.0	25.0	21.6			21.1	18.6	10.8	17.2	55.5	34.0	40.0						17.2	19.0	21.4	19.3			$10,583	$1,516	$9,067
Lisa Academy West Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	21 Corporate Hill Dr	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 227-4942	503	39	12.9	64.8%	80 (15.9%)	194 (38.6%)	139 (27.6%)	77 (15.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	57.8	117^th of 335 public middle schools	65.1%		62.2	115^th of 330 public middle schools	65.2%	2			28.9	37.1	46.9	37.9			32.4	41.0	47.5	40.5			33.1	24.6	35.7	31.2	96.6		96.6		52.1	52.1			33.1	36.5	23.3	31.6	83.4	83.4	$9,404	$542	$8,863
Ark Virtual Academy Middle School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-8	10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205	Little Rock	72211	Pulaski County	Arkansas Virtual Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(501) 664-4225	997	47	21.0	69.7%	640 (64.2%)	237 (23.8%)	76 (7.6%)	7 (0.7%)	17 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (1.8%)	42.9	193^rd of 335 public middle schools	42.4%		32	247^th of 330 public middle schools	25.2%	54			24.6	23.9	25.6	24.8			31.0	30.7	29.7	30.3			31.8	28.6	24.1	27.8		56.8	56.8						35.5	32.0	30.5	32.4			$5,890	$514	$5,375
Westwind School For Performing Arts School	Public, Charter	6-8	7318 Windsong Drive	North Little Rock	72113	Pulaski County	Westwind School For Performing Arts	Yes	No	No	No	(501) 621-5300	83	9	9.2	79.5%	16 (19.3%)	62 (74.7%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	38.9	216^th of 335 public middle schools	35.5%		34.5	230^th of 330 public middle schools	30.3%	14			27.2	18.5	45.5	31.8			21.7	18.5	42.5	28.9			4.3	14.8	17.9	12.8									30.4	22.2	36.3	30.1
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
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3615 West 25th Street	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 621-1500	67	5	14.8	85.1%	0 (0.0%)	42 (62.7%)	25 (37.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.9	325^th of 335 public middle schools	3.0%					(n/a)			8.3	5.6	4.8	5.9			8.3	5.6	4.8	5.9			8.3	0.0	14.3	7.8									8.3	0.0	9.5	5.9
Mayflower Middle School	Public	5-8	18 Eagle Cir	Mayflower	72106	Faulkner County	Mayflower School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 470-2111	315	23	13.9	67.9%	252 (80.0%)	28 (8.9%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.3%)	50.4	154^th of 335 public middle schools	54.0%		55.3	155^th of 330 public middle schools	53.0%	1		27.4	36.3	26.5	33.3	31.1		24.2	35.1	25.3	34.4	30.1		32.3	28.8	27.7	35.0	30.9								35.5	36.3	30.1	33.3	33.7			$8,613	$1,417	$7,196

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinnacle View Middle School

What high school do graduates of Pinnacle View Middle School attend?

Students who attend Pinnacle View Middle School usually go on to attend Little Rock West High School Of Innovation

What district is Pinnacle View Middle School in?

Little Rock School District

Is Pinnacle View Middle School a good school?

Pinnacle View Middle School ranks 52^nd of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pinnacle View Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 878 students attended Pinnacle View Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Pinnacle View Middle School?

Students at Pinnacle View Middle School are 43% African American, 40% White, 10% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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