Serving 285 students in grades 5-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)41%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)52%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
92%
20%
White
5%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Anna Strong Middle School?
285 students attend Anna Strong Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Anna Strong Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anna Strong Middle School?
Anna Strong Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Anna Strong Middle School offer ?
Anna Strong Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Anna Strong Middle School part of?
Anna Strong Middle School is part of Lee County School District.
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