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:
279th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  906

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.8%
White:
33.4%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Arkansas Middle School ranks worse than 83.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.81. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

Arkansas Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Arkansas Middle School 279th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Arkansas Middle School in the ranking list.)

Texarkana School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Texarkana School District 179th 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 257th 330 22.1%
2024 22.81 279th 335 16.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Not Specified Total
2022 337 517 5 53 3 2 54 0 971
2023 303 487 7 57 4 1 47 0 906

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

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

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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Students at Arkansas Middle School are 54% African American, 33% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 906 students attended Arkansas Middle School.

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


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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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