Conner Middle School

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Conner Middle School ranks 249 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Conner Middle School is a public middle school in McGehee, Arkansas, serving 248 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the McGehee School District, which is ranked 184 out of 252 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Conner Middle School faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below the state averages 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 23.6%, 25.9%, 22.4%, and 23.8%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, 36.4%, and 35.6%. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, with 10.6 students per teacher, and it has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Interestingly, the nearby Dumas Middle School, located approximately 17 miles from Conner Middle School, also performs significantly below the state averages in academic assessments. However, Conner Middle School's performance is even lower than Dumas Middle School across most subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, Conner Middle School's statewide ranking has been declining over the past few years, dropping from 219 out of 330 Arkansas middle schools in 2022-2023 to 249 out of 335 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance is not improving relative to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2009 East Ash Street
McGehee, AR 71654

(870) 222-3600

District: McGehee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
249^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 267

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.6%

White:

41.2%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Conner Middle School ranks worse than 74.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.41. (See more...)

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

SchoolDigger ranks Conner Middle School 249^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Conner Middle School in the ranking list.)

McGehee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks McGehee School District 184^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Conner Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.12	219^th	330	33.6%
2024	30.41	249^th	335	25.7%

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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 Conner Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	100	116	0	18	0	7	241
2023	103	118	1	16	2	8	248
2024	110	127	3	17	1	9	267

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 Conner Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	241	21.3	11.2	100
2023	248	23.3	10.6	100
2024	267	21.8	12.2	100

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 Conner Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	241	21.3	11.2	100
2023	248	23.3	10.6	100
2024	267	21.8	12.2	100

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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)				ATLAS Reading (2024)				ATLAS Mathematics (2024)				ATLAS Science (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 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Conner Middle School	Public	6-8	2009 East Ash Street	McGehee	71654	Desha County	McGehee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 222-3600	267	22	12.2	100.0%	110 (41.2%)	127 (47.6%)	17 (6.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	30.4	249^th of 335 public middle schools	25.7%		37.1	219^th of 330 public middle schools	33.6%	30	29.5	19.5	21.0	23.6	29.5	23.2	24.4	25.9	27.1	23.2	16.3	22.4	18.7	25.7	27.9	23.8
Dumas Middle School	Public	6-8	315 S College St	Dumas	71639	Desha County	Dumas School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 382-4476	215	19	11.0	99.5%	28 (13.0%)	158 (73.5%)	26 (12.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	13.3	306^th of 335 public middle schools	8.7%		14.4	296^th of 330 public middle schools	10.3%	10	8.8	22.5	11.0	14.3	10.1	22.2	12.3	15.0	8.8	6.9	8.5	8.0	10.3	26.4	10.8	16.1	$11,298	$1,514	$9,785

Frequently Asked Questions about Conner Middle School

How many students attend Conner Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended Conner Middle School.

What district is Conner Middle School in?

McGehee School District

What is the racial makeup of Conner Middle School?

Students at Conner Middle School are 48% African American, 41% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Conner Middle School a good school?

Conner Middle School ranks 249^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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