Mena Middle School
Tel:
(479)394-2572
- Mena Middle School serves 406 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Mena Middle School's student population of 406 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 406 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mena Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mena Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #84 out of 999 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 21% |
| White | 89% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mena School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mena Middle School is Mena High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Acorn High School (7.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Louise Durham Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mena Louise Durham Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 420 students
0.7 miles
106 N Reine St
Mena, AR 71953
(479)394-2943 0.7 PK-2 420 - Mena Holly Harshman Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 400 students
0.9 miles
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479)394-3151 0.9 3-5 400 - Mena Mena High School Grades: 9-12 | 511 students
1.0 miles
700 S Morrow St
Mena, AR 71953
(479)394-1144 1.0 9-12 511 - Mena Acorn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 284 students
7.1 miles
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479)394-4833 7.1 PK-5 284 - Mena Acorn High School Grades: 6-12 | 299 students
7.1 miles
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479)394-5544 7.1 6-12 299
School Reviews
| 4 My kids feel very comfortable with their 8th and 4th grade teachers, very helpful with their first week taking the time to get to know them has relaxed and better prepared them for the upcoming year with the new approach to some experimental classrooms as well, my kid is very happy with this.Safety is and always has been a priority in our school district; which as a parent it makes me feel great that my kids are in good and trustworthy hands. - Posted by Parent - Jessica |
| 2 This school is the best! The children get a great education and they are beast at sports............ they are the best! - Posted by Parent - autum |
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