Alma Intermediate School serves 721 students in grades 3-5.
Alma Intermediate School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alma Intermediate School's student population of 721 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
721 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Alma Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Alma Intermediate School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#593 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1

American Indian
3%
n/a

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
4%
14%

Black
2%
20%

White
84%
59%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%

School Statewide Testing
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 Alma Intermediate School's ranking?
Alma Intermediate School is ranked #593 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Alma Intermediate School?
721 students attend Alma Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Alma Intermediate School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alma Intermediate School?
Alma Intermediate School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alma Intermediate School offer ?
Alma Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Alma Intermediate School part of?
Alma Intermediate School is part of Alma School District.
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