Fordyce Middle School in Fordyce, AR, reported a math proficiency of 40% in 2023, which is higher than the state average of 39% and significantly above the district average of 23%.
Reading proficiency at Fordyce Middle School was 34% in 2022, lower than the state average of 40% but slightly higher than the district average of 30%, showing a decline from 72% proficiency in 2012.
Science proficiency was 34% in 2022, approximately equal to the state average of 36% and higher than the district average of 26%, reflecting a slight increase from 28% in 2021.
The student–teacher ratio has not been reported since 2013 when it was 12 to 1; recent data on enrollment and staffing are unavailable for this rural Arkansas middle school.
Overall school ranking declined from #860 in 2012 to #929 in 2013, with no recent ranking data reported.
School Overview
Total Students (12-13)
254 students
Showing 2004–2013. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
21 teachers
Showing 2004–2013. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)49%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)66%
78%
Asian
(12-13)1%
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)4%
11%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(12-13)53%
21%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
(12-13)42%
64%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
54%
52%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
15%
10%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
How many students attend Fordyce Middle School?
254 students attend Fordyce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fordyce Middle School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is Fordyce Middle School part of?
Fordyce Middle School is part of Fordyce School District.
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