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Harrison Middle School

1125 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
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Harrison Middle School serves 833 students in grades 5-8.
Harrison Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harrison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

School Overview

Harrison Middle School's student population of 833 students has grown by 107% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
833 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

Harrison Middle School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Harrison Middle School is 0.17, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 993 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Harrison Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
20%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Harrison Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
91%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AR.
Diversity Score
0.17
0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harrison Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Harrison School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harrison Middle School's ranking?

Harrison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Harrison Middle School?

833 students attend Harrison Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Harrison Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Middle School?

Harrison Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Harrison Middle School offer ?

Harrison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Harrison Middle School part of?

Harrison Middle School is part of Harrison School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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