Joe T. Robinson Middle School

Summary:

Joe T. Robinson Middle School is a public middle school located in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 544 students. The school is part of the Pulaski County Special School District, which is ranked 173 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite facing significant socioeconomic challenges, with 96.51% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Joe T. Robinson Middle School consistently outperforms the Pulaski County Special School District and the state of Arkansas in academic proficiency across various subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 50.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 28.7% for the district and 33.8% for the state. Similarly, the school had 51.2% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 29% for the district and 36.4% for the state. The school also stands out in its Algebra proficiency, with 80% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 17.3% and the state's 26.8%.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, Joe T. Robinson Middle School stands out as a high-performing school, particularly in its academic proficiency and Algebra performance. For example, Maumelle Middle School, which is in the same district, had significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts (20.7%), Mathematics (17.2%), and Algebra (40%). While Joe T. Robinson Middle School is a high-performing school, there is still room for improvement, especially in areas like Science proficiency (43.6%), which is lower than the state average of 35.6%.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 21001 Hwy 10
       Little Rock, AR  72223


(501) 868-2410

District: Pulaski County Special School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,450 Help


Students who attend Joe T. Robinson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Joe T. Robinson High School

Feeder schools for Joe T. Robinson Middle School:

Elementary:    Baker Elementary School
    Chenal Elementary School
    Joe T. Robinson Elementary School
    Lawson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  543

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.3%
African American:
31.9%
Hispanic:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details Joe T. Robinson Middle School ranks better than 90.4% of middle schools in Arkansas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Pulaski County Special School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.3%), African American (31.9%), Hispanic (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pulaski County Special School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joe T. Robinson Middle School is 11.7, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Pulaski County Special School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joe T. Robinson Middle School is $10,450. 2 middle schools in the Pulaski County Special School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Joe T. Robinson Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Joe T. Robinson Middle School 32nd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Joe T. Robinson Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pulaski County Special School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pulaski County Special School District 173rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joe T. Robinson Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.38 104th 208 50.0%
2006 46.11 126th 206 38.8%
2007 51.40 125th 225 44.4%
2008 39.41 160th 223 28.3%
2009 35.29 181st 240 24.6%
2010 33.22 202nd 254 20.5%
2011 35.88 197th 264 25.4%
2012 44.72 178th 265 32.8%
2013 41.37 189th 278 32.0%
2014 43.26 187th 280 33.2%
2015 49.53 126th 275 54.2%
2016 73.71 57th 312 81.7%
2017 69.55 74th 315 76.5%
2018 65.62 103rd 318 67.6%
2019 62.88 115th 319 63.9%
2021 68.54 87th 330 73.6%
2022 71.74 75th 318 76.4%
2023 77.80 54th 330 83.6%
2024 84.37 32nd 335 90.4%
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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Enrollment information for Joe T. Robinson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 408 68 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1989 394 88 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 483
1990 426 126 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1991 350 110 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1992 323 108 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 302 112 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1994 353 132 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1995 356 111 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 356 111 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 321 113 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1998 323 136 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1999 332 138 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2000 349 107 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2001 333 144 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2002 300 143 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 300 143 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 315 176 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2005 275 134 2 8 4 n/a n/a 0 423
2006 247 155 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 414
2007 201 129 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 348
2008 214 119 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2009 227 141 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2010 189 159 4 17 1 0 0 0 370
2011 203 157 5 26 1 0 3 0 395
2012 204 142 4 27 1 0 5 0 383
2013 216 164 5 34 2 0 17 0 438
2014 222 158 8 31 3 0 14 0 436
2015 242 164 6 31 3 0 12 0 458
2016 241 139 9 36 2 0 9 0 436
2017 260 130 8 32 1 0 10 0 441
2018 259 134 14 48 1 0 9 0 465
2019 296 163 16 49 1 0 10 0 535
2020 319 185 18 59 1 0 8 0 590
2021 310 171 20 50 0 0 15 0 566
2022 290 173 14 53 1 1 22 0 554
2023 280 167 16 56 0 1 24 0 544
2024 273 173 23 45 0 1 28 0 543

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 Joe T. Robinson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 477 28.7 16.6 n/a
1989 483 30.0 16.1 n/a
1990 552 30.0 18.4 0
1991 460 30.0 15.3 0
1992 431 25.8 16.7 n/a
1993 414 26.6 15.6 0
1994 485 29.1 16.7 15.9
1995 468 27.1 17.3 21.4
1996 468 27.1 17.3 21.4
1997 435 27.4 15.9 35.4
1998 459 27.4 16.8 30.5
1999 470 16.8 28.0 8.9
2000 457 30.0 15.2 31.5
2001 480 27.0 17.8 30.8
2002 451 32.0 14.1 40.1
2003 451 32.0 14.1 40.1
2004 504 35.0 14.4 41.1
2005 423 30.0 14.1 45.9
2006 414 30.0 13.8 43
2007 348 27.0 12.9 45.7
2008 353 33.0 10.7 45.3
2009 392 34.0 11.5 52.6
2010 370 36.8 10.2 57.3
2011 395 29.2 13.5 61
2012 383 31.2 12.2 49.9
2013 438 31.0 14.1 52.5
2014 436 32.7 13.3 46.8
2015 458 36.0 12.7 37.6
2016 436 33.0 13.2 40.1
2017 441 34.8 12.6 22.9
2018 465 31.5 14.7 17.4
2019 535 40.6 13.1 35.9
2020 590 41.8 14.1 34.7
2021 566 44.7 12.6 99.5
2022 554 46.1 12.0 83.8
2023 544 49.7 10.9 96.5
2024 543 46.0 11.7 99.6

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 Joe T. Robinson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 477 28.7 16.6 n/a
1989 483 30.0 16.1 n/a
1990 552 30.0 18.4 0
1991 460 30.0 15.3 0
1992 431 25.8 16.7 n/a
1993 414 26.6 15.6 0
1994 485 29.1 16.7 15.9
1995 468 27.1 17.3 21.4
1996 468 27.1 17.3 21.4
1997 435 27.4 15.9 35.4
1998 459 27.4 16.8 30.5
1999 470 16.8 28.0 8.9
2000 457 30.0 15.2 31.5
2001 480 27.0 17.8 30.8
2002 451 32.0 14.1 40.1
2003 451 32.0 14.1 40.1
2004 504 35.0 14.4 41.1
2005 423 30.0 14.1 45.9
2006 414 30.0 13.8 43
2007 348 27.0 12.9 45.7
2008 353 33.0 10.7 45.3
2009 392 34.0 11.5 52.6
2010 370 36.8 10.2 57.3
2011 395 29.2 13.5 61
2012 383 31.2 12.2 49.9
2013 438 31.0 14.1 52.5
2014 436 32.7 13.3 46.8
2015 458 36.0 12.7 37.6
2016 436 33.0 13.2 40.1
2017 441 34.8 12.6 22.9
2018 465 31.5 14.7 17.4
2019 535 40.6 13.1 35.9
2020 590 41.8 14.1 34.7
2021 566 44.7 12.6 99.5
2022 554 46.1 12.0 83.8
2023 544 49.7 10.9 96.5
2024 543 46.0 11.7 99.6

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 Joe T. Robinson Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,221 (11.7%) $9,229 (88.3%) $10,450

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joe T. Robinson Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 115th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 54th of 330 Middle schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English (Joe T. Robinson Middle School)80.278.9
 1.3%
   6th Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)71.764.1
 7.6%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Joe T. Robinson Middle School)51.356.8
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)44.943.1
 1.8%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Joe T. Robinson Middle School)52.653.2
 0.6%
   6th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)41.633.9
 7.7%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Joe T. Robinson Middle School)52.959
 6.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)41.135.8
 5.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Joe T. Robinson Middle School)82.887.7
 4.9%
   7th Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)74.574
 0.5%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Joe T. Robinson Middle School)42.750
 7.3%
   7th Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)36.131.9
 4.2%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Joe T. Robinson Middle School)47.248.1
 0.9%
   7th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)3627.8
 8.2%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Joe T. Robinson Middle School)36.746.9
 10.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)30.731.1
 0.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Joe T. Robinson Middle School)78.574.8
 3.7%
   8th Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)68.167.7
 0.4%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Joe T. Robinson Middle School)41.642.6
 1%
   8th Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)32.434.3
 1.9%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Joe T. Robinson Middle School)45.738.8
 6.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)31.632
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Joe T. Robinson Middle School)61.755.2
 6.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)44.547.4
 2.9%
   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 Students535544
 1.7%
African American163167
 2.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1616
Hispanic4956
 14.3%
Pacific Islander01
White296280
 5.4%
Two or More Races1024
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.9%96.5%
 60.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Joe T. Robinson Middle School

Yes. Joe T. Robinson Middle School ranks in the top 9.6% of Arkansas middle schools.

Students who attend Joe T. Robinson Middle School usually go on to attend Joe T. Robinson High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 543 students attended Joe T. Robinson Middle School.

Students at Joe T. Robinson Middle School are 50% White, 32% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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