Atkins Middle School in Atkins, AR serves 270 students in grades 5–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average ratio of 14:1.
Math proficiency is 53%, higher than the state average of 39% and the district average of 45%, but has declined from 88% in 2012 to the current level.
Reading proficiency is 48%, which is higher than the state average of 40%, but shows a downward trend from 82% in 2012.
Science proficiency stands at 42%, higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%, with slight improvement from 38% in 2021.
Enrollment decreased from 318 students in 2022 to 291 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch dropped from 55% to 47%, indicating recent demographic shifts in this rural Arkansas middle school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Atkins Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Atkins, AR, encompassing approximately 99.9 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 5.7 miles and the furthest edge located 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atkins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
Atkins Middle School's student population of 264 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
264 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Atkins Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atkins Middle School is 0.15, 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
#184 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atkins Middle School's ranking?
Atkins Middle School is ranked #184 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Atkins Middle School often compared to?
Atkins Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pottsville Middle Grade, Russellville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Atkins Middle School?
264 students attend Atkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Atkins Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Atkins Middle School?
Atkins Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atkins Middle School offer ?
Atkins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Atkins Middle School part of?
Atkins Middle School is part of Atkins School District.
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