Joe T. Robinson Middle School

21001 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 544 students in grades 6-8, Joe T. Robinson Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 is 45% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20% in AR
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joe T. Robinson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Joe T. Robinson Middle School's student population of 544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Joe T. Robinson Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joe T. Robinson Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#194 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Joe T. Robinson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joe T. Robinson 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 2021-22 school year data.
55%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joe T. Robinson 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 2021-22 school year data.
46%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Joe T. Robinson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Joe T. Robinson Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Joe T. Robinson Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Joe T. Robinson Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Joe T. Robinson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
19%
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White
52%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Joe T. Robinson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Joe T. Robinson Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Joe T. Robinson Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Joe T. Robinson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joe T. Robinson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joe T. Robinson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joe T. Robinson Middle School's ranking?
Joe T. Robinson Middle School is ranked #194 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Joe T. Robinson Middle School often compared to?
Joe T. Robinson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maumelle Middle School, Pinnacle View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Joe T. Robinson Middle School?
544 students attend Joe T. Robinson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Joe T. Robinson Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe T. Robinson Middle School?
Joe T. Robinson Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joe T. Robinson Middle School offer ?
Joe T. Robinson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joe T. Robinson Middle School part of?
Joe T. Robinson Middle School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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