Mena Middle School
Tel:
(479) 394-2572
- Mena Middle School serves 400 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Mena Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Mena Middle School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 400 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Mena Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Mena Middle School is 0.24, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #312 out of 1008 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 13% |
| Black | 2% | 20% |
| White | 87% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mena School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 429 students
0.7 miles
106 N Reine St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943 0.7 PK-2 429 - Mena Holly Harshman Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 384 students
0.9 miles
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-3151 0.9 3-5 384 - Mena Mena High School Grades: 9-12 | 516 students
1.0 miles
700 S Morrow St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1144 1.0 9-12 516 - Mena Acorn Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 318 students
7.1 miles
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833 7.1 PK-6 318 - Mena Acorn High School Grades: 7-12 | 256 students
7.1 miles
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544 7.1 7-12 256
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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