Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Anna Strong Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Anna Strong Intermediate School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Marianna, AR, covering approximately 619.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 15.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 22.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anna Strong Learning Academy's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Anna Strong Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anna Strong Learning Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anna Strong Learning Academy's ranking?
Anna Strong Learning Academy is ranked #892 out of 989 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Anna Strong Learning Academy?
417 students attend Anna Strong Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Anna Strong Learning Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anna Strong Learning Academy?
Anna Strong Learning Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anna Strong Learning Academy offer ?
Anna Strong Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anna Strong Learning Academy part of?
Anna Strong Learning Academy is part of Lee County School District.
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