Serving 521 students in grades 6-8, Henderson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 8% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)5%
36%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)8%
37%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)7%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
78%
19%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
5%
57%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted54.1%
17.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
6%
8%
Showing 2009–2019. View full 21-year historical data
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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Henderson Middle School?
521 students attend Henderson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Henderson Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henderson Middle School?
Henderson Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henderson Middle School offer ?
Henderson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henderson Middle School part of?
Henderson Middle School is part of Little Rock School District.
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