Mena Intermediate School (Closed 2012)

1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 147 students in grades 6, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
147 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
(10-11)
80-84%
76%
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(10-11)
75-79%
73%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
n/a
20%
White
95%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% AR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average).
How many students attend Mena Intermediate School?
147 students attend Mena Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mena Intermediate School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mena Intermediate School?
Mena Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mena Intermediate School offer ?
Mena Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Mena Intermediate School part of?
Mena Intermediate School is part of Mena School District.

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