College Hill Middle School (Closed 2023)

1600 Forrest St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 335 students in grades 6, College Hill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(20-21)
44%
36%
(20-21)
24%
37%
(20-21)
31%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
57%
19%
White
29%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
n/a
17.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
8%
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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend College Hill Middle School?
335 students attend College Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of College Hill Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of College Hill Middle School?
College Hill Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does College Hill Middle School offer ?
College Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is College Hill Middle School part of?
College Hill Middle School is part of Texarkana School District.

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