Atkins Middle School
Tel:
(479) 641-1008
- Atkins Middle School serves 317 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Atkins Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Atkins Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Atkins Middle School's student population of 317 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 317 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Atkins Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Atkins Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #236 out of 1008 schools (Top 30%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 47% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 44% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 20% |
| White | 95% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.58 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atkins School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Atkins Middle School is Atkins High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pottsville Junior High School (6.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Atkins Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atkins Atkins Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 431 students
0.0 miles
611 Nw 4th St
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7085 0.0 PK-4 431 - Atkins Atkins High School Grades: 9-12 | 283 students
0.1 miles
403 Ave Three Nw
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7872 0.1 9-12 283 - Pottsville Pottsville High School Grades: 10-12 | 380 students
6.1 miles
500 Apache Dr
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334 6.1 10-12 380 - Pottsville Pottsville Middle Grade Grades: 4-6 | 433 students
6.1 miles
6926 Sr 247
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 890-6631 6.1 4-6 433 - Pottsville Pottsville Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 566 students
6.2 miles
87 South B St
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-2133 6.2 PK-3 566
School Reviews
Recent Articles
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
In light of all the finger-pointing occurring in the education reform movement, we’ll look at the good and bad of teachers unions – and whether these organizations really work in favor of students and/or teachers.
