Crossett Middle School serves 486 students in grades 5-8.
Crossett Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crossett Middle School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Crossett Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Crossett Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#881 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
3%
14%

Black
32%
20%

White
64%
59%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossett Middle School's ranking?
Crossett Middle School is ranked #881 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Crossett Middle School?
486 students attend Crossett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Crossett Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossett Middle School?
Crossett Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crossett Middle School offer ?
Crossett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crossett Middle School part of?
Crossett Middle School is part of Crossett School District.
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