Osceola Middle School (Closed 2013)

Osceola Middle School serves 90 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(11-12)
45-49%
78%
(11-12)
70-74%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
92%
19%
White
8%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
12%
9%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Osceola Middle School?
90 students attend Osceola Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Osceola Middle School students are Black, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osceola Middle School?
Osceola Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Osceola Middle School offer ?
Osceola Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Osceola Middle School part of?
Osceola Middle School is part of Osceola School District.

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