Serving 752 students in grades 5-7, Carl Stuart Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Carl Stuart Middle School serves the southwest part of Conway, AR, covering an area of approximately 35.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl Stuart Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Carl Stuart Middle School's student population of 752 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
752 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Carl Stuart Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Stuart Middle School is 0.64, 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
#212 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
34%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
48%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Stuart Middle School's ranking?
Carl Stuart Middle School is ranked #212 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Carl Stuart Middle School often compared to?
Carl Stuart Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ruth Doyle Middle School, Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School, Bob Courtway Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Carl Stuart Middle School?
752 students attend Carl Stuart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Carl Stuart Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl Stuart Middle School?
Carl Stuart Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carl Stuart Middle School offer ?
Carl Stuart Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carl Stuart Middle School part of?
Carl Stuart Middle School is part of Conway School District.
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