For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 210 students in 71653, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in 71653, AR is Lakeside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 71653 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71653, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71653, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Hwy 82 W
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2970
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2970
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
71653, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
365 Hwy 82 W
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2906
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2906
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
1110 South Lakeshore
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-5402
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-5402
Grades: PK-2
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 71653, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71653, AR include Lakeside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71653?
1 public middle schools are located in 71653.
What is the racial composition of students in 71653?
71653 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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