Central Middle School serves 472 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)69%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
4%
19%
White
65%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
472 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Central Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Van Buren School District.
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