Blytheville Intermediate School serves 386 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)52%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
74%
19%
White
23%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
How many students attend Blytheville Intermediate School?
386 students attend Blytheville Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Blytheville Intermediate School students are Black, 23% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blytheville Intermediate School?
Blytheville Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blytheville Intermediate School offer ?
Blytheville Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Blytheville Intermediate School part of?
Blytheville Intermediate School is part of Blytheville School District.
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