Serving 458 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff's student population of 458 students has grown by 308% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff ranks within the top 50% of all 997 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 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
96%
19%
White
2%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff's ranking?
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff is ranked #434 out of 997 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
458 students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
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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