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 13:1.
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
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
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
13:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
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