Serving 890 students in grades 6-8, Kirksey Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 890 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Kirksey Middle School serves the southwest part of Rogers, AR, covering an area of approximately 30.8 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kirksey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kirksey Middle School's student population of 890 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
890 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kirksey Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kirksey Middle School is 0.58, 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
#162 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirksey Middle School's ranking?
Kirksey Middle School is ranked #162 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Kirksey Middle School often compared to?
Kirksey Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Kirksey Middle School?
890 students attend Kirksey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kirksey Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kirksey Middle School?
Kirksey Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kirksey Middle School offer ?
Kirksey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kirksey Middle School part of?
Kirksey Middle School is part of Rogers School District.
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