Northwood Middle School 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 was 9% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 34%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
372 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(14-15)1%
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)8%
12%
Black
(14-15)38%
21%
White
(14-15)51%
61%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
56%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
9%
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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% AR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% AR state average).
How many students attend Northwood Middle School?
372 students attend Northwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Northwood Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Northwood Middle School part of?
Northwood Middle School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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