Serving 498 students in grades 5-7, Bob Courtway Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bob Courtway Middle School serves the southeast part of Conway, AR, encompassing an area of approximately 37.5 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bob Courtway Middle School's student population of 498 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
498 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Not stated
School Rankings
Bob Courtway Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bob Courtway Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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
#444 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Not stated
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bob Courtway Middle School's ranking?
Bob Courtway Middle School is ranked #444 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bob Courtway Middle School often compared to?
Bob Courtway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbrier Middle School, Carl Stuart Middle School, Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Bob Courtway Middle School?
498 students attend Bob Courtway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Bob Courtway Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bob Courtway Middle School?
Bob Courtway Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bob Courtway Middle School offer ?
Bob Courtway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bob Courtway Middle School part of?
Bob Courtway Middle School is part of Conway School District.
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