Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy

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Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy ranks 211 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy is a public charter middle school serving 184 students in grades 6-8 in Mountainburg, Arkansas, which is part of the Mountainburg School District. Over the past four school years, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas middle schools and maintained a 2-star rating.

Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy faces significant challenges, particularly in math proficiency. In 2023-2024, only 12.6% of students were proficient or better in math, compared to 20.9% for the district and 36.4% statewide. However, the school performs better in English Language Arts (ELA), with 30.5% proficiency across all grades, and in 8th grade Algebra, where 35.7% of students were proficient, much higher than the district (12.5%) and state (26.8%) averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 12.5 over the past three years, may allow for more individualized attention, but this has not yet translated to significantly higher academic performance.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Dora Kimmons Middle School, Butterfield Trail Middle School, and Northridge Middle School, Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy generally underperforms, especially in math and science. However, its ELA and Algebra performance is stronger than some of the other high-poverty schools in the area. Addressing the needs of its extremely high-poverty student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 98.91% to 100% over the past three years, will be crucial for the school to improve and better serve its community.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

129 Hwy 71 SW
Mountainburg, AR 72946

(479) 369-4506

District: Mountainburg School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
211^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Students who attend Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy usually attend:

High:

Mountainburg High School

Feeder schools for Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy:

Elementary:

Mountainburg Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 184

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Hispanic:

2.7%

American Indian:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy ranks worse than 63% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.5. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy 211^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy in the ranking list.)

Mountainburg School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountainburg School District 162^nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2021	43.60	205^th	330	37.9%
2022	44.69	185^th	318	41.8%
2023	44.05	201^st	330	39.1%
2024	39.50	211^th	335	37.0%

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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 Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	191	1	0	11	3	4	210
2022	182	1	1	10	3	2	199
2023	175	0	1	5	2	1	184

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 Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	210	17.7	11.8	100
2022	199	16.2	12.2	100
2023	184	14.7	12.5	98.9

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 Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	210	17.7	11.8	100
2022	199	16.2	12.2	100
2023	184	14.7	12.5	98.9

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.

Schools Near Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy

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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 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 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 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	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 All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	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
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	129 Hwy 71 SW	Mountainburg	72946	Crawford County	Mountainburg School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 369-4506	184	15	12.5	98.9%	175 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	39.5	211^th of 335 public middle schools	37.0%		44	201^st of 330 public middle schools	39.1%	10		20.4	45.8	24.5	30.5		22.7	41.7	22.5	29.1		11.4	23.0	0.0	12.6	35.7	35.7		13.7	50.0	34.7	33.4
Alma Middle School	Public	6-8	706 Hwy 64 E	Alma	72921	Crawford County	Alma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 632-2168	716	61	11.7	44.3%	597 (83.4%)	10 (1.4%)	38 (5.3%)	4 (0.6%)	21 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.4%)	69.1	78^th of 335 public middle schools	76.7%		65.7	105^th of 330 public middle schools	68.2%	27		39.2	33.7	37.6	36.9		37.1	33.0	35.6	35.3		40.7	45.1	39.0	41.7	81.6	81.6		40.3	46.3	46.7	44.4	$8,398	$1,119	$7,279
Cedarville Middle School	Public	5-8	9614 Pirates Point	Cedarville	72932	Crawford County	Cedarville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 474-5847	210	17	12.0	98.6%	173 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.9%)	48.1	167^th of 335 public middle schools	50.1%		60.5	132^nd of 330 public middle schools	60.0%	35	48.9	19.6	40.0	29.7	34.6	51.0	21.8	35.6	29.7	34.6	53.2	19.5	31.1	42.5	36.5			31.9	32.6	35.5	36.1	34.0	$8,683	$1,335	$7,348
Pleasant View Campus School	Public	5-8	5750 Hornet Ln	Ozark	72949	Franklin County	Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 997-8469	122	12	9.8	100.0%	115 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	20.3	288^th of 335 public middle schools	14.0%		27.7	259^th of 330 public middle schools	21.5%	29	33.3	23.0	14.3	17.5	21.6	30.3	11.5	11.5	15.0	17.2	30.3	26.9	14.3	22.5	23.2			42.4	23.1	25.7	20.0	27.7	$10,261	$1,418	$8,844
Northridge Middle School	Public	6-8	120 Northridge Dr	Van Buren	72956	Crawford County	Van Buren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 471-3126	753	44	17.2	45.6%	520 (69.1%)	17 (2.3%)	134 (17.8%)	16 (2.1%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.9%)	75.7	55^th of 335 public middle schools	83.6%		76.1	62^nd of 330 public middle schools	81.2%	7		47.1	41.9	45.2	44.7		41.7	35.0	42.0	39.7		65.0	51.3	19.4	49.0	64.0	64.6		45.7	42.3	39.4	42.3	$8,871	$1,207	$7,663
Butterfield Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	310 N 11th St	Van Buren	72956	Crawford County	Van Buren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 474-6838	613	43	14.3	73.2%	351 (57.3%)	20 (3.3%)	177 (28.9%)	12 (2.0%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (7.3%)	28.8	259^th of 335 public middle schools	22.7%		32.5	242^nd of 330 public middle schools	26.7%	17		23.0	15.8	19.9	19.6		24.7	16.9	18.8	20.1		32.1	25.3	19.2	25.9	53.3	53.3		29.2	22.5	30.4	27.4	$8,763	$1,148	$7,614
Dora Kimmons Middle School	Public	6-8	2201 N 50th St	Fort Smith	72904	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 785-2451	841	56	15.1	91.2%	112 (13.3%)	133 (15.8%)	496 (59.0%)	55 (6.5%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.3%)	23.9	278^th of 335 public middle schools	17.0%		20.4	279^th of 330 public middle schools	15.5%	1		18.2	19.6	23.5	20.6		17.8	18.6	22.9	19.9		13.5	28.4	18.1	20.0	52.8	52.8		17.0	22.1	25.5	21.8	$10,718	$1,945	$8,773

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy

How many students attend Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 184 students attended Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy?

Students at Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What district is Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy in?

Mountainburg School District

What high school do graduates of Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy attend?

Students who attend Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy usually go on to attend Mountainburg High School

Is Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy a good school?

Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy ranks 211^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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