LISA Academy is an open-enrollment public charter school headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Formed in 2004, LISA or Learn Innovate Support Achieve serves more than 2200 students in grades K through 12. A STEM focused charter campuses are located across the state of Arkansas.
Serving 430 students in grades 6-8, Lisa Academy West Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lisa Academy West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lisa Academy West Middle School's student population of 430 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
430 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lisa Academy West Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lisa Academy West Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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
#255 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Jaguars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lisa Academy West Middle School's ranking?
Lisa Academy West Middle School is ranked #255 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lisa Academy West Middle School often compared to?
Lisa Academy West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Heights Stem Academy, Dunbar Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lisa Academy West Middle School?
430 students attend Lisa Academy West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Lisa Academy West Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lisa Academy West Middle School?
Lisa Academy West Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lisa Academy West Middle School offer ?
Lisa Academy West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lisa Academy West Middle School part of?
Lisa Academy West Middle School is part of Lisa Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Lisa Academy West Middle School located?
Lisa Academy West Middle School is located in the West Markham neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 2 other public schools located in West Markham.
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