Central Middle School (Closed 2013)
Central Middle School served 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%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%) for the 2011-12 school year.
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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 472 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 69% | 78% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 75% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 13% |
| Black | 4% | 20% |
| White | 65% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Van Buren School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Central Middle School is Izard Center For Learning (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Van Buren Izard Center For Learning Grades: K-12 | 108 students
0.3 miles
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150 0.3 K-12 108 - Van Buren J. J. Izard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 527 students
0.3 miles
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-3150 0.3 K-5 527 - Van Buren King Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 561 students
0.5 miles
400 N 19th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-2661 0.5 PK-5 561 - Van Buren Van Buren High School Grades: 10-12 | 1,268 student
0.9 miles
2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6821 0.9 10-12 1,268 - Van Buren Butterfield Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 663 students
1.0 miles
310 N 11th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838 1.0 6-8 663
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