Arkansas Middle School

Summary:

Arkansas Middle School is a public magnet middle school serving grades 6-8 in Texarkana, Arkansas, part of the Texarkana School District, which is ranked 179 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Arkansas Middle School itself has a 1-star rating and ranks 279 out of 335 middle schools in Arkansas for the 2023-2024 school year.

The school significantly underperforms the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 20.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 33.8%, and 16.5% proficient or better in mathematics compared to the state's 36.4%. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 in 2022-2023, which is better than the state average. Nearby schools like Paulette Smith Middle School and Ashdown Junior High School outperform Arkansas Middle School on test scores, while Gary E. Cobb Middle School is a standout, ranking 20th out of 330 Arkansas middle schools and scoring significantly higher than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels.

One bright spot for Arkansas Middle School is its 8th grade algebra proficiency rate of 43.2%, which is much higher than the school's overall math proficiency and also exceeds the state average of 62%. This suggests the school may be doing a better job at preparing students for advanced math coursework compared to the broader curriculum. However, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 257th out of 330 schools in 2022-2023 to 279th out of 335 schools in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other middle schools in the state.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

5443 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854

(870) 774-9241

District: Texarkana School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
279^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 876

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.5%

White:

33.7%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arkansas Middle School ranks worse than 83.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.81. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Arkansas Middle School 279^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Arkansas Middle School in the ranking list.)

Texarkana School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Texarkana School District 179^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Arkansas Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.15	257^th	330	22.1%
2024	22.81	279^th	335	16.7%

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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 Arkansas Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	337	517	5	53	3	2	54	971
2023	303	487	7	57	4	1	47	906
2024	295	486	6	48	2	0	39	876

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 Arkansas Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	971	78.7	12.3	100
2023	906	71.9	12.5	100
2024	876	70.2	12.4	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 Arkansas Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	971	78.7	12.3	100
2023	906	71.9	12.5	100
2024	876	70.2	12.4	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.

Schools Near Arkansas 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 9th 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 9th 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 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th 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 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arkansas Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5443 Jefferson Ave	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 774-9241	876	70	12.4	100.0%	295 (33.7%)	486 (55.5%)	48 (5.5%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.5%)	22.8	279^th of 335 public middle schools	16.7%		28.2	257^th of 330 public middle schools	22.1%	22			16.9	20.3	23.9		20.6			16.6	22.4	24.1		21.2			13.9	26.0	8.0	16.5	43.2		43.2					18.2	24.5	22.2	21.8
Gary E. Cobb Middle School	Public	4-6	11986 Hwy 196	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Genoa Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-2132	261	16	16.1	40.6%	246 (94.3%)	3 (1.1%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)								(n/a)	71.0	38.5	50.0				52.8	69.8	40.7	47.6				52.5	76.8	47.3	66.6			63.2						64.0	35.2	39.3			46.0			$8,059	$1,045	$7,014
Genoa Central Junior High	Public	7-9	12472 Highway 196	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Genoa Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 653-4343	278	20	13.8	33.1%	264 (95.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	90.1	21^st of 335 public middle schools	93.7%					(n/a)				52.7	45.4	44.6	47.7				48.4	45.3	43.3	45.8				63.2	58.6	61.4	89.7	25.0	51.5	53.8	53.8				59.0	46.4	52.6	84.6	84.6
Ashdown Junior High School	Public	6-8	600 S Ellen Dr	Ashdown	71822	Little River County	Ashdown School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 898-5138	281	24	11.6	71.9%	178 (63.3%)	74 (26.3%)	15 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	35.8	225^th of 335 public middle schools	32.8%		28.5	256^th of 330 public middle schools	22.4%	31			29.2	32.5	21.0		27.6			24.0	35.6	17.5		25.6			17.7	25.3	19.0	20.6								22.9	40.2	25.0	29.2			$9,278	$753	$8,525
Paulette Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Panther Dr	Fouke	71837	Miller County	Fouke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-2304	269	25	10.8	65.4%	254 (94.4%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	55.5	128^th of 335 public middle schools	61.8%		53.3	164^th of 330 public middle schools	50.3%	36			31.8	28.2	43.3		34.6			28.4	27.1	40.0		31.9			34.1	32.5	33.3	33.3	85.1		85.1					28.4	34.1	46.1	36.3			$9,355	$568	$8,786

Frequently Asked Questions about Arkansas Middle School

What district is Arkansas Middle School in?

Texarkana School District

How many students attend Arkansas Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 876 students attended Arkansas Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Arkansas Middle School?

Students at Arkansas Middle School are 55% African American, 34% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Arkansas Middle School a good school?

Arkansas Middle School ranks in the bottom 16.7% of Arkansas middle schools.

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