Lisa West Middle School

21 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 544 students in grades 6-8, Lisa West Middle School ranks in the top 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 is 39% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lisa West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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School Overview

Lisa West Middle School's student population of 544 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 72% 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
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Lisa West Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lisa West Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#298 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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39%
36%
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43%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
16%
2%
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Hispanic
26%
14%
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Black
41%
20%
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White
13%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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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 Lisa West Middle School's ranking?
Lisa West Middle School is ranked #298 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lisa West Middle School often compared to?
Lisa West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Heights Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Lisa West Middle School?
544 students attend Lisa West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lisa West Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lisa West Middle School?
Lisa West Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lisa West Middle School offer ?
Lisa West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lisa West Middle School part of?
Lisa West Middle School is part of Lisa Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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