Quitman Middle School

Summary:

Quitman Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Quitman, Arkansas, part of the Quitman School District, which is ranked 28 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 214 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.1, Quitman Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels.

In 2023-2024, the school had 43.6% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.4%, and 49.1% proficient or better in ATLAS/Science, compared to the state average of 35.6%. Quitman Middle School has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Arkansas middle schools in recent years, and ranking 70th out of 335 middle schools in the state in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school serves a population with a higher level of economic need, with 50.47% to 55.78% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

While Quitman Middle School's performance is strong, nearby schools like Clinton Junior High and Nemo Vista Middle also have impressive academic results and statewide rankings, suggesting the region as a whole has a strong educational landscape. Quitman Middle School could potentially improve in areas like 7th grade Reading (28.8% proficient or better) and 8th grade Mathematics (40% proficient or better), which are slightly below the state averages.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6275 Heber Springs Rd W
       Quitman, AR  72131


(501) 589-2554

District: Quitman School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
70th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,492 Help


Students who attend Quitman Middle School usually attend:

High:    Quitman High School

Feeder schools for Quitman Middle School:

Elementary:    Quitman Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  214

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
Two or more races:
2.8%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Quitman Middle School ranks better than 79.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quitman Middle School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Quitman Middle School employs 16.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quitman Middle School is $6,492.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Quitman Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Quitman Middle School 70th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Quitman Middle School in the ranking list.)

Quitman School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Quitman School District 28th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Quitman Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.02 55th 330 83.3%
2022 62.28 118th 318 62.9%
2023 70.73 82nd 330 75.2%
2024 71.68 70th 335 79.1%
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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 Quitman Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 149 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 154
2020 168 3 0 2 1 0 1 0 175
2021 190 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 196
2022 191 2 0 2 0 0 4 0 199
2023 204 1 0 3 0 0 6 0 214

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 Quitman Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 154 12.1 12.6 60.4
2020 175 14.0 12.4 62.9
2021 196 17.8 10.9 51.5
2022 199 18.1 10.9 55.8
2023 214 16.3 13.1 50.5

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 Quitman Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 154 12.1 12.6 60.4
2020 175 14.0 12.4 62.9
2021 196 17.8 10.9 51.5
2022 199 18.1 10.9 55.8
2023 214 16.3 13.1 50.5

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Quitman Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $169 (2.6%) $6,322 (97.4%) $6,492

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Quitman Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students154214
 39%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White149204
 36.9%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.4%50.5%
 9.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Quitman Middle School

Students at Quitman Middle School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 214 students attended Quitman Middle School.

Students who attend Quitman Middle School usually go on to attend Quitman High School

Quitman Middle School ranks 70th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars 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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