Serving 613 students in grades 6, Poplar Street 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 60% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
613 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)59%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
63%
20%
White
27%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Poplar Street Middle School?
613 students attend Poplar Street Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Poplar Street Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplar Street Middle School?
Poplar Street Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poplar Street Middle School offer ?
Poplar Street Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Poplar Street Middle School part of?
Poplar Street Middle School is part of North Little Rock School District.
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