College Hill Middle School (Closed 2021)

1600 Forrest St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 335 students in grades 6, College Hill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

College Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#554 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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44%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of College Hill Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of College Hill Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of College Hill Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
57%
20%
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White
29%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of College Hill Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in College Hill Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is College Hill Middle School's ranking?
College Hill Middle School is ranked #554 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend College Hill Middle School?
335 students attend College Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of College Hill Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Hill Middle School?
College Hill Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does College Hill Middle School offer ?
College Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is College Hill Middle School part of?
College Hill Middle School is part of Texarkana School District.

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