Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff's student population of 469 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
95%
19%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff's ranking?
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff is ranked #361 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff?
469 students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff?
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff offer ?
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff part of?
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff is part of Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas School District.
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