Manila Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (19-20)
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
13%
Black
(19-20)1%
20%
White
(19-20)97%
61%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
8%
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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Manila Middle School?
353 students attend Manila Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Manila Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Manila Middle School offer ?
Manila Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Manila Middle School part of?
Manila Middle School is part of Manila School District.
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