For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,232 students in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hillcrest are Forest Heights Stem Academy and Pulaski Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Heights Stem Academy
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Gr: K-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Pulaski Heights Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 N Pine St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR include Forest Heights Stem Academy and Pulaski Heights Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock?
the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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