Serving 313 students in grades 3-6, Nettleton Steam Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nettleton Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Jonesboro, AR, encompassing approximately 41.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nettleton Steam Intermediate's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Whatever It Takes!
School Rankings
Nettleton Steam Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nettleton Steam Intermediate is 0.65, 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
#550 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nettleton Steam Intermediate's ranking?
Nettleton Steam Intermediate is ranked #550 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Nettleton Steam Intermediate often compared to?
Nettleton Steam Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Meadow School Of Creative Media, University Heights School Of Medical Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Nettleton Steam Intermediate?
313 students attend Nettleton Steam Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Nettleton Steam Intermediate students are Black, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nettleton Steam Intermediate?
Nettleton Steam Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nettleton Steam Intermediate offer ?
Nettleton Steam Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nettleton Steam Intermediate part of?
Nettleton Steam Intermediate is part of Nettleton School District.
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