Gravette Middle School
Tel:
(479) 787-4160
Gravette Middle School serves 449 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Gravette Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Gravette Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Gravette Middle School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 449 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Gravette Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gravette Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #101 out of 1008 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 4% | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | 8% | 13% |
Black | n/a | 20% |
White | 84% | 61% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.58 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 27% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Gravette School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gravette Middle School is Gravette High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Decatur Middle School (6.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Glenn Duffy Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gravette Glenn Duffy Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 492 students
0.1 miles
601 El Paso St Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4120 0.1 PK-2 492 - Gravette Gravette Upper Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 431 students
0.1 miles
500 8th Ave Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4140 0.1 3-5 431 - Gravette Gravette High School Grades: 9-12 | 597 students
0.7 miles
325 Lion Dr
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4180 0.7 9-12 597 - Decatur Decatur Northside Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 229 students
5.0 miles
9083 Mt Olive Rd
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3981 5.0 K-4 229 - Decatur Decatur High School Grades: 9-12 | 162 students
6.0 miles
1498 Stadium Ave
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3983 6.0 9-12 162
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